Réponses du niveau 2870

VETERAN 7 letters - "Ancien combattant" is a straight definition, and VETERAN is the word that matches. It opens with an uncommon V, which makes it a strong anchor for the lanes it crosses.

ORQUE 5 letters - the clue "Animal également appelé épaulard" describes ORQUE directly. PAGES in this level is the same length, so check the crossing letters before you commit.

BOULANGER 9 letters - "Artisan du pain" leads to BOULANGER by definition. It is the longest answer in Level 2870, so solving it first exposes the most crossing letters.

ANACONDA 8 letters - reading "Boa géant semi-aquatique" literally points to ANACONDA. It begins with A and ends with A; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

GOULET 6 letters - "Entrée étroite d'un port" is a straight definition, and GOULET is the word that matches. It begins with G and ends with T; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

PAGES 5 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "On les tourne pour progresser dans un livre" asks for more than one, and PAGES fits. The trailing S is often the first letter a crossing clue hands you.

ENROUER 7 letters - "Rendre la voix rauque et cassée" leads to ENROUER by definition. It begins with E and ends with R; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

TESTUD 6 letters - reading "Sylvie, actrice de Stupeur et tremblements en 2003" literally points to TESTUD. It begins with T and ends with D; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

NON 3 letters - NON is a short, common word - the clue "Un court refus" gives it away with a straight definition. It is the shortest lane here; leave it until the crossings make it obvious.