Word Lanes Level 2288 Answers
8 clues solved and verified
This page gives the complete, verified answers for Word Lanes Level 2288, part of the Levels 2201-2300 block. Level 2288 contains 8 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 2201-2300 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 2288 Clues and Answers
| Clue | Answer |
|---|---|
| Alan the computer pioneer | TURING |
| Antonym of public | PRIVATE |
| Depp had these for hands in his first Burton role | SCISSORS |
| Frozen dairy product eaten on a cone | ICECREAM |
| Pianos with pipes | ORGANS |
| Removing lumps from a bowl of flour | SIFTING |
| Voted against | VETOED |
| __ train, Tom Waits tune covered by Rod Stewart | DOWNTOWN |
Word-by-Word Breakdown
TURING 6 letters - the present participle ending narrows the options - "Alan the computer pioneer" leads to TURING. It ties with ORGANS for the shortest lane here; wait for crossings before committing.
PRIVATE 7 letters - the clue "Antonym of public" describes PRIVATE directly. SIFTING in this level is the same length, so check the crossing letters before you commit.
SCISSORS 8 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "Depp had these for hands in his first Burton role" asks for more than one, and SCISSORS fits. It ties with ICECREAM for the longest lane in Level 2288 at 8 letters, so either one opens up the most crossings.
ICECREAM 8 letters - reading "Frozen dairy product eaten on a cone" literally points to ICECREAM. It begins with I and ends with M; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.
ORGANS 6 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "Pianos with pipes" asks for more than one, and ORGANS fits. The trailing S is often the first letter a crossing clue hands you.
SIFTING 7 letters - the present participle ending narrows the options - "Removing lumps from a bowl of flour" leads to SIFTING. It begins with S and ends with G; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.
VETOED 6 letters - the past tense ending narrows the options - "Voted against" leads to VETOED. It opens with an uncommon V, which makes it a strong anchor for the lanes it crosses.
DOWNTOWN 8 letters - Word Lanes strips the space, so DOWNTOWN goes into the lane as one unbroken run of 8 letters. No visible gap in the lane, so count the full 8 boxes before guessing.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many clues are in Word Lanes Level 2288?
Level 2288 has 8 clues, each with a verified answer.
What if my Level 2288 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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