| Solution | Length | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 letters | ||
| rub | 3 | |
| wad | 3 | |
| nip | 3 | |
| 4 letters | ||
| stab | 4 | |
| yank | 4 | |
| edit | 4 | |
| rasp | 4 | |
| rack | 4 | |
| twit | 4 | |
| 5 letters | ||
| prick | 5 | |
| alter | 5 | |
| wound | 5 | |
| press | 5 | |
| knock | 5 | |
| start | 5 | |
| amend | 5 | |
| emend | 5 | |
| twist | 5 | |
| pinch | 5 | |
| spasm | 5 | |
| sting | 5 | |
| shoot | 5 | |
| wring | 5 | |
| snake | 5 | |
| 6 letters | ||
| thrill | 6 | |
| twinge | 6 | |
| twitch | 6 | |
| throes | 6 | |
| wrench | 6 | |
| rankle | 6 | |
| stitch | 6 | |
| snatch | 6 | |
| adjust | 6 | |
| modify | 6 | |
| 7 letters | ||
| tighten | 7 | |
| squeeze | 7 | |
| seizure | 7 | |
| roll-up | 7 | |
| torment | 7 | |
| torture | 7 | |
| 8 letters | ||
| shooting | 8 | |
| finetune | 8 | |
| pressure | 8 | |
| 9 letters | ||
| squeezing | 9 | |
| 10 letters | ||
| TIGHTENING | 10 | |
| adjustment | 10 | |