Word Lanes Level 1040 Answers
9 clues solved and verified
This page gives the complete, verified answers for Word Lanes Level 1040, part of the Levels 1001-1100 block. Level 1040 contains 9 clues, each one solved and then typed back into the live Fanatee Inc app so that every answer on this page matches the word the game actually accepts. These sit in the intermediate band, where the order turns random, clues start using wordplay, and multi-word answers appear. Below you will find each clue paired with its exact answer in a clean two-column table, followed by a word-by-word breakdown that explains why each solution fits its lane, how long it is, and which letters it hands to the crossing clues. If a lane is fighting you, start with the longest answer in the level: it releases the most crossing letters and usually collapses the rest of the stack. Because Word Lanes randomises level order per player after Level 12, the number printed on your screen may not be the number here - if the clues below are not the ones you are looking at, use the Clue Search Tool and type any word from your clue instead of hunting by number. You can also browse the neighbouring levels further down this page, jump back to the full 1001-1100 index, open the complete level list, or read the Tips for tactics that work on every tier. Answers verified by senior editor Dmitri Ivanov.
Level 1040 Clues and Answers
| Clue | Answer |
|---|---|
| Discharge a debt | CLEAR |
| Doctors wear them to protect their hands from germs | GLOVES |
| Don't Stop Believin' band | JOURNEY |
| Nickname for Thomas Edison: "The __ of Menlo Park" | WIZARD |
| Not guilty verdict | ACQUITTAL |
| Prominent warlord of China's Eastern Han Dynasty | XURONG |
| The direction a compass needle points | NORTH |
| Tom Cruise character from a Lee Child's novel | JACKREACHER |
| X-ray picture of the blood vessels | ANGIOGRAM |
Word-by-Word Breakdown
CLEAR 5 letters - "Discharge a debt" is a straight definition, and CLEAR is the word that matches. It ties with NORTH for the shortest lane here; wait for crossings before committing.
GLOVES 6 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "Doctors wear them to protect their hands from germs" asks for more than one, and GLOVES fits. The trailing S is often the first letter a crossing clue hands you.
JOURNEY 7 letters - "Don't Stop Believin' band" leads to JOURNEY by definition. It opens with an uncommon J, which makes it a strong anchor for the lanes it crosses.
WIZARD 6 letters - the clue is a fill-in-the-blank: WIZARD completes the phrase the puzzle is looking for. It opens with an uncommon W, which makes it a strong anchor for the lanes it crosses.
ACQUITTAL 9 letters - "Not guilty verdict" is a straight definition, and ACQUITTAL is the word that matches. The doubled T is a giveaway once one crossing lands on it.
XURONG 6 letters - the clue "Prominent warlord of China's Eastern Han Dynasty" describes XURONG directly. It opens with an uncommon X, which makes it a strong anchor for the lanes it crosses.
NORTH 5 letters - "The direction a compass needle points" leads to NORTH by definition. CLEAR in this level is the same length, so check the crossing letters before you commit.
JACKREACHER 11 letters - reading "Tom Cruise character from a Lee Child's novel" literally points to JACKREACHER. It is the longest answer in Level 1040, so solving it first exposes the most crossing letters.
ANGIOGRAM 9 letters - "X-ray picture of the blood vessels" is a straight definition, and ANGIOGRAM is the word that matches. It begins with A and ends with M; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many clues are in Word Lanes Level 1040?
Level 1040 has 9 clues, each with a verified answer.
What if my Level 1040 looks different?
After Level 12, Word Lanes randomises level order per player. Your game may show this puzzle under a different number. Use the Clue Search tool on the homepage to find any clue by text.
Where are the answers verified?
Every answer is entered into the live Fanatee app by senior editor Dmitri Ivanov to confirm the game accepts it before publishing.
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