Word Lanes Level 4252 Answers

DEN 3 letters - DEN is a short, common word - the clue "A bear's home for the winter" gives it away with a straight definition. It ties with HIP for the shortest lane here; wait for crossings before committing.

DEHYDRATE 9 letters - the clue "Being in the desert without water will do this" describes DEHYDRATE directly. It ties with PORCELAIN for the longest lane in Level 4252 at 9 letters, so either one opens up the most crossings.

SWITCHES 8 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "Changes from one thing to another" asks for more than one, and SWITCHES fits. The trailing S is often the first letter a crossing clue hands you.

PORCELAIN 9 letters - reading "Delicate, white ceramic pottery from China" literally points to PORCELAIN. DEHYDRATE in this level is the same length, so check the crossing letters before you commit.

FLAPPER 7 letters - "Fashionable '20s lady" is a straight definition, and FLAPPER is the word that matches. The doubled P is a giveaway once one crossing lands on it.

HIP 3 letters - HIP is a short, common word - the clue "Joint linking the pelvis and femur" 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.

FLAMINGO 8 letters - "Pink bird with a single-legged pose" leads to FLAMINGO by definition. It begins with F and ends with O; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

BRO 3 letters - BRO is a short, common word - the clue "Short term of endearment for a close male friend" gives it away with a straight definition. It begins with B and ends with O; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

AISLES 6 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "These are walked down by brides and grooms" asks for more than one, and AISLES fits. It begins with A and ends with S; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.