Word Lanes Level 974 Answers
13 clues solved and verified
This page gives the complete, verified answers for Word Lanes Level 974, part of the Levels 901-1000 block. Level 974 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 901-1000 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 974 Clues and Answers
| Clue | Answer |
|---|---|
| A play on words | PUN |
| A round pottery dish | BOWL |
| Actors Evans, Hemsworth, Pine, Pratt | CHRIS |
| Be a couch potato | VEG |
| Blood swap | TRANSFUSION |
| By what means? | HOW |
| Enemy, often a worthy one | FOE |
| International Business Machines brand of computers | IBM |
| Not real or genuine | FAKE |
| Point on a compass directly opposite north | SOUTH |
| Science fiction author of The War of the Worlds | HGWELLS |
| Slang for to email someone | INBOX |
| Sound of huge drops of water hitting the ground | PLOPPING |
Word-by-Word Breakdown
PUN 3 letters - PUN is a short, common word - the clue "A play on words" gives it away with a straight definition. It ties with VEG for the shortest lane here; wait for crossings before committing.
BOWL 4 letters - the clue "A round pottery dish" describes BOWL directly. At just 4 letters, it is a quick fill - the crossing letters from longer answers should confirm it.
CHRIS 5 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "Actors Evans, Hemsworth, Pine, Pratt" asks for more than one, and CHRIS fits. The trailing S is often the first letter a crossing clue hands you.
VEG 3 letters - VEG is a short, common word - the clue "Be a couch potato" gives it away with a straight definition. It opens with an uncommon V, which makes it a strong anchor for the lanes it crosses.
TRANSFUSION 11 letters - "Blood swap" is a straight definition, and TRANSFUSION is the word that matches. It is the longest answer in Level 974, so solving it first exposes the most crossing letters.
HOW 3 letters - HOW is a short, common word - the clue "By what means?" 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.
FOE 3 letters - FOE is a short, common word - the clue "Enemy, often a worthy one" gives it away with a straight definition. PUN in this level is the same length, so check the crossing letters before you commit.
IBM 3 letters - IBM is a short, common word - the clue "International Business Machines brand of computers" gives it away with a straight definition. It begins with I and ends with M; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.
FAKE 4 letters - "Not real or genuine" is a straight definition, and FAKE is the word that matches. It begins with F and ends with E; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.
SOUTH 5 letters - the clue "Point on a compass directly opposite north" describes SOUTH directly. It begins with S and ends with H; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.
HGWELLS 7 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "Science fiction author of The War of the Worlds" asks for more than one, and HGWELLS fits. The doubled L is a giveaway once one crossing lands on it.
INBOX 5 letters - reading "Slang for to email someone" literally points to INBOX. It begins with I and ends with X; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.
PLOPPING 8 letters - the present participle ending narrows the options - "Sound of huge drops of water hitting the ground" leads to PLOPPING. The doubled P is a giveaway once one crossing lands on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many clues are in Word Lanes Level 974?
Level 974 has 13 clues, each with a verified answer.
What if my Level 974 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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