Word Lanes Level 1042 Answers
7 clues solved and verified
This page gives the complete, verified answers for Word Lanes Level 1042, part of the Levels 1001-1100 block. Level 1042 contains 7 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 1001-1100 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 1042 Clues and Answers
| Clue | Answer |
|---|---|
| Hairpieces that might be big | WIGS |
| Italian word for squid in cooking | CALAMARI |
| Person who uses a tannoy to provide information | ANNOUNCER |
| Safety check that a vehicle is working properly | ROADTEST |
| Some Came __, movie with Frank Sinatra | RUNNING |
| The first lady of Argentina from 1946 to 1952 | EVAPERON |
| The time it takes light to travel one fermi | JIFFY |
Word-by-Word Breakdown
WIGS 4 letters - "Hairpieces that might be big" is a straight definition, and WIGS is the word that matches. It is the shortest lane here; leave it until the crossings make it obvious.
CALAMARI 8 letters - the clue "Italian word for squid in cooking" describes CALAMARI directly. ROADTEST in this level is the same length, so check the crossing letters before you commit.
ANNOUNCER 9 letters - "Person who uses a tannoy to provide information" leads to ANNOUNCER by definition. It is the longest answer in Level 1042, so solving it first exposes the most crossing letters.
ROADTEST 8 letters - reading "Safety check that a vehicle is working properly" literally points to ROADTEST. It begins with R and ends with T; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.
RUNNING 7 letters - the clue is a fill-in-the-blank: RUNNING completes the phrase the puzzle is looking for. The doubled N is a giveaway once one crossing lands on it.
EVAPERON 8 letters - the clue "The first lady of Argentina from 1946 to 1952" describes EVAPERON directly. It begins with E and ends with N; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.
JIFFY 5 letters - "The time it takes light to travel one fermi" leads to JIFFY by definition. It opens with an uncommon J, which makes it a strong anchor for the lanes it crosses.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many clues are in Word Lanes Level 1042?
Level 1042 has 7 clues, each with a verified answer.
What if my Level 1042 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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