| Solution | Length | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 letters | ||
| ran | 3 | |
| 4 letters | ||
| held | 4 | |
| stay | 4 | |
| rest | 4 | |
| prop | 4 | |
| kept | 4 | |
| 5 letters | ||
| staff | 5 | |
| stave | 5 | |
| spine | 5 | |
| stick | 5 | |
| 6 letters | ||
| heldto | 6 | |
| shroud | 6 | |
| avowed | 6 | |
| second | 6 | |
| votary | 6 | |
| 7 letters | ||
| averred | 7 | |
| sponsor | 7 | |
| alleged | 7 | |
| pleader | 7 | |
| SECTARY | 7 | |
| rigging | 7 | |
| support | 7 | |
| standby | 7 | |
| 8 letters | ||
| stalwart | 8 | |
| upholder | 8 | |
| shoulder | 8 | |
| reliance | 8 | |
| promoter | 8 | |
| seconder | 8 | |
| 9 letters | ||
| contended | 9 | |
| sustainer | 9 | |
| supporter | 9 | |
| 11 letters | ||
| protagonist | 11 | |
| SYMPATHIZER | 11 | |
| well-wisher | 11 | |
| 12 letters | ||
| STRENGTHENER | 12 | |
| 13 letters | ||
| walking stick | 13 | |
| reinforcement | 13 | |
| resting place | 13 | |