Word Lanes Level 214 Answers

FIELDTRIP 9 letters - "A trip to the countryside arranged by a school" is a straight definition, and FIELDTRIP is the word that matches. It is the longest answer in Level 214, so solving it first exposes the most crossing letters.

VENICE 6 letters - the clue "Italian city where Marco Polo was born" describes VENICE directly. It ties with DEFEND for the shortest lane here; wait for crossings before committing.

OPENMIC 7 letters - "Live show with audience members invited to perform" leads to OPENMIC by definition. THERMOS in this level is the same length, so check the crossing letters before you commit.

BICYCLER 8 letters - reading "Penny farthing rider, for example" literally points to BICYCLER. It begins with B and ends with R; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

DEFEND 6 letters - "Protect against attackers" is a straight definition, and DEFEND is the word that matches. It begins with D and ends with D; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

CRANED 6 letters - the past tense ending narrows the options - "Stretched your neck, like a tall bird" leads to CRANED. It begins with C and ends with D; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

THERMOS 7 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "Vacuum flask that keeps drinks hot or cold" asks for more than one, and THERMOS fits. The trailing S is often the first letter a crossing clue hands you.

DOGPOUND 8 letters - reading "Where naughty canines are sent in the cartoons" literally points to DOGPOUND. It begins with D and ends with D; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

PENCILS 7 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "Wood and graphite writing utensils" asks for more than one, and PENCILS fits. It begins with P and ends with S; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.