Réponses du niveau 8445

ABSORBAIENT 11 letters - "Attiraient et gardaient à la façon d'une éponge" is a straight definition, and ABSORBAIENT is the word that matches. It is the longest answer in Level 8445, so solving it first exposes the most crossing letters.

PAZ 3 letters - the clue is a fill-in-the-blank: PAZ completes the phrase the puzzle is looking for. It ties with MUE for the shortest lane here; wait for crossings before committing.

MUE 3 letters - MUE is a short, common word - the clue "Changement de peau pour un serpent" gives it away with a straight definition. At just 3 letters, it is a quick fill - the crossing letters from longer answers should confirm it.

BOX 3 letters - BOX is a short, common word - the clue "Compartiment pour un seul cheval" gives it away with a straight definition. PAZ in this level is the same length, so check the crossing letters before you commit.

HYMNES 6 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "God Save the Queen ou La Marseillaise en sont" asks for more than one, and HYMNES fits. The trailing S is often the first letter a crossing clue hands you.

DUC 3 letters - DUC is a short, common word - the clue "Guillaume le Conquérant fut celui de Normandie" gives it away with a straight definition. It begins with D and ends with C; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

ENA 3 letters - ENA is a short, common word - the clue "Le sigle de l'école d'où sortent les énarques" gives it away with a straight definition. It begins with E and ends with A; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

ARGH 4 letters - reading "Onomatopée désignant un étranglement de surprise" literally points to ARGH. At just 4 letters, it is a quick fill - the crossing letters from longer answers should confirm it.

AIGU 4 letters - "Se dit d'un son haut perché" is a straight definition, and AIGU is the word that matches. It begins with A and ends with U; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

LATANIER 8 letters - the clue "Sorte de palmier des îles" describes LATANIER directly. It begins with L and ends with R; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

VOULU 5 letters - "Synonyme de « désiré »" leads to VOULU by definition. It opens with an uncommon V, which makes it a strong anchor for the lanes it crosses.

TAB 3 letters - TAB is a short, common word - the clue "Touche d'ordinateur contenant deux flèches" gives it away with a straight definition. It begins with T and ends with B; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.