Word Lanes Level 397 Answers
8 clues solved and verified
This page gives the complete, verified answers for Word Lanes Level 397, part of the Levels 301-400 block. Level 397 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 301-400 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 397 Clues and Answers
| Clue | Answer |
|---|---|
| Confounds, bewilders | BAFFLES |
| Egg whites whipped with sugar | MERINGUE |
| Elimination tournament at end of NBA season | PLAYOFFS |
| John __ Booth, assassin of Abraham Lincoln | WILKES |
| Person who steals goods from a home at night | BURGLAR |
| Sighthound, skinny running dog | WHIPPET |
| Taking care of, tending to | NURSING |
| This Beatle imagined a hypothetical world | LENNON |
Word-by-Word Breakdown
BAFFLES 7 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "Confounds, bewilders" asks for more than one, and BAFFLES fits. The doubled F is a giveaway once one crossing lands on it.
MERINGUE 8 letters - the clue "Egg whites whipped with sugar" describes MERINGUE directly. It ties with PLAYOFFS for the longest lane in Level 397 at 8 letters, so either one opens up the most crossings.
PLAYOFFS 8 letters - Word Lanes strips the space, so PLAYOFFS goes into the lane as one unbroken run of 8 letters. The trailing S is often the first letter a crossing clue hands you.
WILKES 6 letters - the clue is a fill-in-the-blank: WILKES completes the phrase the puzzle is looking for. It ties with LENNON for the shortest lane here; wait for crossings before committing.
BURGLAR 7 letters - "Person who steals goods from a home at night" is a straight definition, and BURGLAR is the word that matches. BAFFLES in this level is the same length, so check the crossing letters before you commit.
WHIPPET 7 letters - the clue "Sighthound, skinny running dog" describes WHIPPET directly. It opens with an uncommon W, which makes it a strong anchor for the lanes it crosses.
NURSING 7 letters - the present participle ending narrows the options - "Taking care of, tending to" leads to NURSING. It begins with N and ends with G; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.
LENNON 6 letters - reading "This Beatle imagined a hypothetical world" literally points to LENNON. The doubled N is a giveaway once one crossing lands on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many clues are in Word Lanes Level 397?
Level 397 has 8 clues, each with a verified answer.
What if my Level 397 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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