Réponses du niveau 3774

MANGA 5 letters - "Bande dessinée japonaise" is a straight definition, and MANGA is the word that matches. It ties with GOMEZ for the shortest lane here; wait for crossings before committing.

PÔLES 6 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "Extrémités nord et sud du globe terrestre" asks for more than one, and PÔLES fits. The trailing S is often the first letter a crossing clue hands you.

PAUPIÈRE 9 letters - "Fine couche de peau mobile protégeant l'œil" leads to PAUPIÈRE by definition. It is the longest answer in Level 3774, so solving it first exposes the most crossing letters.

PRIMITIF 8 letters - reading "Grossier, peu cultivé" literally points to PRIMITIF. It begins with P and ends with F; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

POUCES 6 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "Instruments de l'autostoppeur" asks for more than one, and POUCES fits. PÔLES in this level is the same length, so check the crossing letters before you commit.

GOMEZ 5 letters - the clue "Le patriarche de la Famille Addams" describes GOMEZ directly. MANGA in this level is the same length, so check the crossing letters before you commit.

FOULÉE 7 letters - "Qualifie une cheville tordue" leads to FOULÉE by definition. It begins with F and ends with E; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

FUGUER 6 letters - reading "S'enfuir de son domicile" literally points to FUGUER. It begins with F and ends with R; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

VELOURS 7 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "Tissu doux rappelant la peau de pêche" asks for more than one, and VELOURS fits. It opens with an uncommon V, which makes it a strong anchor for the lanes it crosses.