| Rating | Solver | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| HANGBACK | Hesitate or be reluctant | |
| SCRUPLE | To be reluctant or to hesitate, as regards an action, on account of considerations of conscience or expedience. | |
| LINGER | To delay; to loiter; to remain or wait long; to be slow or reluctant in parting or moving; to be slow in deciding; to be in suspense; to hesitate. |