| Solution | Length | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 letters | ||
| shy | 3 | |
| 4 letters | ||
| prod | 4 | |
| stab | 4 | |
| 5 letters | ||
| kaput | 5 | |
| prods | 5 | |
| baton | 5 | |
| waver | 5 | |
| wince | 5 | |
| quail | 5 | |
| stick | 5 | |
| yield | 5 | |
| 6 letters | ||
| impale | 6 | |
| shrink | 6 | |
| recoil | 6 | |
| strain | 6 | |
| 7 letters | ||
| retreat | 7 | |
| scruple | 7 | |
| stickle | 7 | |
| 9 letters | ||
| pull-back | 9 | |
| cementrod | 9 | |
| 11 letters | ||
| think twice | 11 | |
| 13 letters | ||
| shilly-shally | 13 | |