Word Lanes Level 10440 Answers
13 clues solved and verified
This page gives the complete, verified answers for Word Lanes Level 10440, part of the Levels 10401-10500 block. Level 10440 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 are among the hardest levels in the game, with obscure trivia and compound answers that reward the crossing-letter method. 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 10401-10500 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 10440 Clues and Answers
| Clue | Answer |
|---|---|
| Animated cat who debuted as Jasper in 1940 | TOM |
| Big __, chiming bell at London's parliament | BEN |
| Congratulatory expression in Hebrew | MAZELTOV |
| Currency code for the Moldova leu | MDL |
| Grinding tooth at the back of one's mouth | MOLAR |
| Hawaiian dance | HULA |
| Increase in size, like a sprained ankle | SWELL |
| Liza Minnelli sang Life is a __, old chum | CABARET |
| Not __, e.g. it hasn't happened, but is due soon | YET |
| Prog rock act led by guitarist Robert Fripp | KINGCRIMSON |
| Region on the French-Italian border | SAVOY |
| Steve Carell's character in Despicable Me | GRU |
| Tamil __, Indian state with Chennai as its capital | NADU |
Word-by-Word Breakdown
TOM 3 letters - TOM is a short, common word - the clue "Animated cat who debuted as Jasper in 1940" gives it away with a straight definition. It ties with BEN for the shortest lane here; wait for crossings before committing.
BEN 3 letters - the clue is a fill-in-the-blank: BEN completes the phrase the puzzle is looking for. At just 3 letters, it is a quick fill - the crossing letters from longer answers should confirm it.
MAZELTOV 8 letters - "Congratulatory expression in Hebrew" leads to MAZELTOV by definition. It begins with M and ends with V; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.
MDL 3 letters - MDL is a short, common word - the clue "Currency code for the Moldova leu" gives it away with a straight definition. TOM in this level is the same length, so check the crossing letters before you commit.
MOLAR 5 letters - "Grinding tooth at the back of one's mouth" is a straight definition, and MOLAR is the word that matches. It begins with M and ends with R; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.
HULA 4 letters - the clue "Hawaiian dance" describes HULA directly. At just 4 letters, it is a quick fill - the crossing letters from longer answers should confirm it.
SWELL 5 letters - "Increase in size, like a sprained ankle" leads to SWELL by definition. The doubled L is a giveaway once one crossing lands on it.
CABARET 7 letters - the clue is a fill-in-the-blank: CABARET completes the phrase the puzzle is looking for. It begins with C and ends with T; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.
YET 3 letters - the clue is a fill-in-the-blank: YET completes the phrase the puzzle is looking for. It opens with an uncommon Y, which makes it a strong anchor for the lanes it crosses.
KINGCRIMSON 11 letters - the clue "Prog rock act led by guitarist Robert Fripp" describes KINGCRIMSON directly. It is the longest answer in Level 10440, so solving it first exposes the most crossing letters.
SAVOY 5 letters - "Region on the French-Italian border" leads to SAVOY by definition. It begins with S and ends with Y; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.
GRU 3 letters - GRU is a short, common word - the clue "Steve Carell's character in Despicable Me" gives it away with a straight definition. It begins with G and ends with U; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.
NADU 4 letters - the clue is a fill-in-the-blank: NADU completes the phrase the puzzle is looking for. It begins with N and ends with U; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many clues are in Word Lanes Level 10440?
Level 10440 has 13 clues, each with a verified answer.
What if my Level 10440 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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