| Solution | Length | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 letters | ||
| sad | 3 | |
| 4 letters | ||
| sore | 4 | |
| thin | 4 | |
| 5 letters | ||
| harsh | 5 | |
| sharp | 5 | |
| stiff | 5 | |
| 6 letters | ||
| rueful | 6 | |
| severe | 6 | |
| woeful | 6 | |
| 7 letters | ||
| serious | 7 | |
| RACKING | 7 | |
| pungent | 7 | |
| 8 letters | ||
| stinging | 8 | |
| wretched | 8 | |
| stabbing | 8 | |
| touching | 8 | |
| shooting | 8 | |
| 9 letters | ||
| SPASMODIC | 9 | |
| woebegone | 9 | |
| TORTUROUS | 9 | |
| sorrowful | 9 | |
| 10 letters | ||
| TORMENTING | 10 | |
| 11 letters | ||
| UNPALATABLE | 11 | |
| UNFORTUNATE | 11 | |
| regrettable | 11 | |
| 13 letters | ||
| uncomfortable | 13 | |