Word Lanes Level 4006 Answers

SOBRIQUET 9 letters - "A nickname, a writer's penname" is a straight definition, and SOBRIQUET is the word that matches. It ties with BILLBOARD for the longest lane in Level 4006 at 9 letters, so either one opens up the most crossings.

WALKER 6 letters - the clue is a fill-in-the-blank: WALKER completes the phrase the puzzle is looking for. It ties with BUSHES for the shortest lane here; wait for crossings before committing.

BUSHES 6 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "Hedgerow plants, shrubs" asks for more than one, and BUSHES fits. The trailing S is often the first letter a crossing clue hands you.

BILLBOARD 9 letters - reading "Large scale sign for advertising in public" literally points to BILLBOARD. The doubled L is a giveaway once one crossing lands on it.

POPPINS 7 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "Mary who had a chimney sweep pal Bert" asks for more than one, and POPPINS fits. The doubled P is a giveaway once one crossing lands on it.

MARINE 6 letters - the clue is a fill-in-the-blank: MARINE completes the phrase the puzzle is looking for. WALKER in this level is the same length, so check the crossing letters before you commit.

BISECT 6 letters - "To cut into two equal parts" leads to BISECT by definition. It begins with B and ends with T; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

WALLTILE 8 letters - reading "Usually square ceramic that lines a shower stall" literally points to WALLTILE. It opens with an uncommon W, which makes it a strong anchor for the lanes it crosses.

WARNING 7 letters - the clue is a fill-in-the-blank: WARNING completes the phrase the puzzle is looking for. It begins with W and ends with G; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.