Word Lanes Level 408 Answers
13 clues solved and verified
This page gives the complete, verified answers for Word Lanes Level 408, part of the Levels 401-500 block. Level 408 contains 13 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 401-500 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 408 Clues and Answers
| Clue | Answer |
|---|---|
| "A __ in a glove catches no mice" | CAT |
| A metal container for food | CAN |
| A sincere sworn promise | VOW |
| Boy | LAD |
| City where you can visit Beethoven's birthplace | BONN |
| Droop down untidily | SAG |
| How Lady Gaga's Romance was described in 2010 | BAD |
| Johannes __, pioneer of movable type printing | GUTENBERG |
| Mountain __, emergency service for lost hikers | RESCUE |
| Pleasantly but not excessively hot | WARM |
| To no __, hopelessly or without success | AVAIL |
| Wear them round your neck in the winter for warmth | SCARVES |
| Where you'll find the body's incus bone | EAR |
Word-by-Word Breakdown
CAT 3 letters - the clue is a fill-in-the-blank: CAT completes the phrase the puzzle is looking for. It ties with CAN for the shortest lane here; wait for crossings before committing.
CAN 3 letters - CAN is a short, common word - the clue "A metal container for food" gives it away with a straight definition. At just 3 letters, it is a quick fill - the crossing letters from longer answers should confirm it.
VOW 3 letters - VOW is a short, common word - the clue "A sincere sworn promise" gives it away with a straight definition. It opens with an uncommon V, which makes it a strong anchor for the lanes it crosses.
LAD 3 letters - LAD is a short, common word - the clue "Boy" gives it away with a straight definition. CAT in this level is the same length, so check the crossing letters before you commit.
BONN 4 letters - "City where you can visit Beethoven's birthplace" is a straight definition, and BONN is the word that matches. The doubled N is a giveaway once one crossing lands on it.
SAG 3 letters - SAG is a short, common word - the clue "Droop down untidily" gives it away with a straight definition. It begins with S and ends with G; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.
BAD 3 letters - BAD is a short, common word - the clue "How Lady Gaga's Romance was described in 2010" gives it away with a straight definition. It begins with B and ends with D; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.
GUTENBERG 9 letters - the clue is a fill-in-the-blank: GUTENBERG completes the phrase the puzzle is looking for. It is the longest answer in Level 408, so solving it first exposes the most crossing letters.
RESCUE 6 letters - the clue is a fill-in-the-blank: RESCUE completes the phrase the puzzle is looking for. It begins with R and ends with E; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.
WARM 4 letters - the clue "Pleasantly but not excessively hot" describes WARM directly. It opens with an uncommon W, which makes it a strong anchor for the lanes it crosses.
AVAIL 5 letters - the clue is a fill-in-the-blank: AVAIL completes the phrase the puzzle is looking for. It begins with A and ends with L; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.
SCARVES 7 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "Wear them round your neck in the winter for warmth" asks for more than one, and SCARVES fits. The trailing S is often the first letter a crossing clue hands you.
EAR 3 letters - EAR is a short, common word - the clue "Where you'll find the body's incus bone" gives it away with a straight definition. It begins with E and ends with R; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many clues are in Word Lanes Level 408?
Level 408 has 13 clues, each with a verified answer.
What if my Level 408 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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