| Solution | Length | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 letters | ||
| fed | 3 | |
| 4 letters | ||
| port | 4 | |
| 5 letters | ||
| armed | 5 | |
| 6 letters | ||
| masada | 6 | |
| castle | 6 | |
| sherry | 6 | |
| malaga | 6 | |
| 7 letters | ||
| secured | 7 | |
| madeira | 7 | |
| citadel | 7 | |
| 8 letters | ||
| beefedup | 8 | |
| enriched | 8 | |
| powerful | 8 | |
| garrison | 8 | |
| 9 letters | ||
| embattled | 9 | |
| 12 letters | ||
| strengthened | 12 | |