| Solution | Length | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 letters | ||
| tie | 3 | |
| 5 letters | ||
| ifear | 5 | |
| atone | 5 | |
| TEASE | 5 | |
| shame | 5 | |
| 6 letters | ||
| BUMMER | 6 | |
| 7 letters | ||
| bluemon | 7 | |
| slow up | 7 | |
| setback | 7 | |
| 8 letters | ||
| slowdown | 8 | |
| soothing | 8 | |
| 9 letters | ||
| put down | 9 | |
| tempering | 9 | |
| remission | 9 | |
| reduction | 9 | |
| SOFTENING | 9 | |
| 10 letters | ||
| noresponse | 10 | |
| RELAXATION | 10 | |
| SLACKENING | 10 | |
| anticlimax | 10 | |
| 11 letters | ||
| RETARDATION | 11 | |
| 12 letters | ||
| slowing down | 12 | |
| 14 letters | ||
| self abasement | 14 | |
| disappointment | 14 | |
| 15 letters | ||
| anticipointment | 15 | |