| Solution | Length | |
|---|---|---|
| 4 letters | ||
| time | 4 | |
| stop | 4 | |
| wait | 4 | |
| span | 4 | |
| stay | 4 | |
| 5 letters | ||
| while | 5 | |
| stage | 5 | |
| spell | 5 | |
| space | 5 | |
| delay | 5 | |
| 6 letters | ||
| inmate | 6 | |
| season | 6 | |
| tie-up | 6 | |
| 7 letters | ||
| stretch | 7 | |
| slow up | 7 | |
| respite | 7 | |
| 8 letters | ||
| at large | 8 | |
| reprieve | 8 | |
| SLOWNESS | 8 | |
| red tape | 8 | |
| slowdown | 8 | |
| stoppage | 8 | |
| 9 letters | ||
| REDGROUSE | 9 | |
| age limit | 9 | |
| 10 letters | ||
| suspension | 10 | |
| 11 letters | ||
| RETARDATION | 11 | |
| 12 letters | ||
| AUDIT TRAILS | 12 | |