Réponses du niveau 1650

BONSAÏ 7 letters - "Arbre nain" is a straight definition, and BONSAÏ is the word that matches. It begins with B and ends with �; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

MARS 4 letters - the clue "Ce mois marque la fin de l'hiver, en France" describes MARS directly. The trailing S is often the first letter a crossing clue hands you.

COQ 3 letters - COQ is a short, common word - the clue "Cet animal est le symbole de la France" gives it away with a straight definition. It ties with ADN for the shortest lane here; wait for crossings before committing.

ADN 3 letters - ADN is a short, common word - the clue "Ensemble de brins génétiques" 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.

FAME 4 letters - "Film de 1980 d'Alan Parker dans une école de danse" is a straight definition, and FAME is the word that matches. At just 4 letters, it is a quick fill - the crossing letters from longer answers should confirm it.

IMAGINATIVE 11 letters - the clue "Inventive, créative" describes IMAGINATIVE directly. It is the longest answer in Level 1650, so solving it first exposes the most crossing letters.

CHENILLE 8 letters - "Larve de papillon" leads to CHENILLE by definition. The doubled L is a giveaway once one crossing lands on it.

DIX 3 letters - DIX is a short, common word - the clue "Minutes correspondant au deux sur un cadran" gives it away with a straight definition. COQ in this level is the same length, so check the crossing letters before you commit.

DOS 3 letters - DOS is a short, common word - the clue "Partie du corps affectée par la sciatique" gives it away with a straight definition. It begins with D and ends with S; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

BOUTS 5 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "Parts, parcelles" asks for more than one, and BOUTS fits. It begins with B and ends with S; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

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 begins with P and ends with F; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

VIF 3 letters - VIF is a short, common word - the clue "Éclatant, lumineux" gives it away with a straight definition. It opens with an uncommon V, which makes it a strong anchor for the lanes it crosses.