Réponses du niveau 10085

DÉCEMBRE 9 letters - "Dernier mois de l'année" is a straight definition, and DÉCEMBRE is the word that matches. It ties with COSTUMIER for the longest lane in Level 10085 at 9 letters, so either one opens up the most crossings.

ÂME 4 letters - the clue "Esprit de la conscience humaine" describes ÂME directly. At just 4 letters, it is a quick fill - the crossing letters from longer answers should confirm it.

COSTUMIER 9 letters - "Métier artistique dédié aux habits des comédiens" leads to COSTUMIER by definition. DÉCEMBRE in this level is the same length, so check the crossing letters before you commit.

BÉCOTS 7 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "Petits baisers familiers" asks for more than one, and BÉCOTS fits. The trailing S is often the first letter a crossing clue hands you.

MAGNANIME 9 letters - "Qui a grand coeur" is a straight definition, and MAGNANIME is the word that matches. It begins with M and ends with E; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

PATIENT 7 letters - the clue "Qui subit avec persévérance" describes PATIENT directly. BÉCOTS in this level is the same length, so check the crossing letters before you commit.

PCF 3 letters - PCF is a short, common word - the clue "Sigle du parti où Georges Marchais fut secrétaire" gives it away with a straight definition. It ties with KID for the shortest lane here; wait for crossings before committing.

KID 3 letters - the clue is a fill-in-the-blank: KID completes the phrase the puzzle is looking for. It opens with an uncommon K, which makes it a strong anchor for the lanes it crosses.

COUTELAS 8 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "Une lame tranchante" asks for more than one, and COUTELAS fits. It begins with C and ends with S; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.