Réponses du niveau 7616

BATONS 6 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "Accessoires que le skieur tient dans ses mains" asks for more than one, and BATONS fits. The trailing S is often the first letter a crossing clue hands you.

ZEP 3 letters - ZEP is a short, common word - the clue "Dessinateur et écrivain de Titeuf" gives it away with a straight definition. It ties with LAD for the shortest lane here; wait for crossings before committing.

LAD 3 letters - LAD is a short, common word - the clue "Garçon d'écurie" 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.

GORETS 6 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "Jeunes cochons" asks for more than one, and GORETS fits. BATONS in this level is the same length, so check the crossing letters before you commit.

KARLMARX 8 letters - "Philosophe allemand, auteur du Capital" is a straight definition, and KARLMARX is the word that matches. It is the longest answer in Level 7616, so solving it first exposes the most crossing letters.

EAU 3 letters - the clue is a fill-in-the-blank: EAU completes the phrase the puzzle is looking for. It begins with E and ends with U; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

FETE 4 letters - "Surprise-partie" leads to FETE by definition. At just 4 letters, it is a quick fill - the crossing letters from longer answers should confirm it.

BUS 3 letters - BUS is a short, common word - the clue "« Boire », passé simple, 2e personne du singulier" gives it away with a straight definition. It begins with B and ends with S; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.