| Solution | Length | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 letters | ||
| shy | 3 | |
| 4 letters | ||
| loud | 4 | |
| side | 4 | |
| veer | 4 | |
| reel | 4 | |
| 5 letters | ||
| shunt | 5 | |
| start | 5 | |
| sidle | 5 | |
| shift | 5 | |
| quail | 5 | |
| wince | 5 | |
| 6 letters | ||
| rotten | 6 | |
| switch | 6 | |
| shrink | 6 | |
| recoil | 6 | |
| weasel | 6 | |
| ISLEOF | 6 | |
| swerve | 6 | |
| 7 letters | ||
| retreat | 7 | |
| 8 letters | ||
| sidestep | 8 | |
| ward off | 8 | |
| forcefed | 8 | |
| 9 letters | ||
| sidetrack | 9 | |
| turn back | 9 | |
| pussyfoot | 9 | |
| pull-back | 9 | |
| 10 letters | ||
| step aside | 10 | |
| turn away | 10 | |
| turn aside | 10 | |
| 14 letters | ||
| steer clear of | 14 | |
| 15 letters | ||
| Isle of Sheppey | 15 | |