| Solution | Length | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 letters | ||
| shy | 3 | |
| 4 letters | ||
| sink | 4 | |
| reel | 4 | |
| halt | 4 | |
| 5 letters | ||
| BAULK | 5 | |
| pales | 5 | |
| react | 5 | |
| waver | 5 | |
| quail | 5 | |
| wince | 5 | |
| cower | 5 | |
| start | 5 | |
| 6 letters | ||
| recoil | 6 | |
| blench | 6 | |
| writhe | 6 | |
| swerve | 6 | |
| shrink | 6 | |
| weasel | 6 | |
| cringe | 6 | |
| strain | 6 | |
| 7 letters | ||
| pullout | 7 | |
| reacted | 7 | |
| startle | 7 | |
| pull-in | 7 | |
| scruple | 7 | |
| retract | 7 | |
| retreat | 7 | |
| stickle | 7 | |
| 8 letters | ||
| PULLBACK | 8 | |
| Pull out | 8 | |
| withdraw | 8 | |
| stick-at | 8 | |
| sidestep | 8 | |
| 9 letters | ||
| sheer off | 9 | |
| pull-back | 9 | |
| 10 letters | ||
| turn aside | 10 | |