Word Lanes Level 1699 Answers
8 clues solved and verified
This page gives the complete, verified answers for Word Lanes Level 1699, part of the Levels 1601-1700 block. Level 1699 contains 8 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 1601-1700 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 1699 Clues and Answers
| Clue | Answer |
|---|---|
| Ahead of a sports fixture or game | PREMATCH |
| Person who covers news live, perhaps an unveiling | REPORTER |
| Rodent that lives in the drains | SEWERRAT |
| Small shot of strong coffee | ESPRESSO |
| Soccer players are sent off with this | REDCARD |
| The smallest amounts allowed | MINIMUMS |
| __ gardens, public areas for exotic plants | BOTANICAL |
| __-on-the-Marsh, hometown of Doctor Dolittle | PUDDLEBY |
Word-by-Word Breakdown
PREMATCH 8 letters - "Ahead of a sports fixture or game" is a straight definition, and PREMATCH is the word that matches. REPORTER in this level is the same length, so check the crossing letters before you commit.
REPORTER 8 letters - the clue "Person who covers news live, perhaps an unveiling" describes REPORTER directly. It begins with R and ends with R; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.
SEWERRAT 8 letters - "Rodent that lives in the drains" leads to SEWERRAT by definition. The doubled R is a giveaway once one crossing lands on it.
ESPRESSO 8 letters - reading "Small shot of strong coffee" literally points to ESPRESSO. The doubled S is a giveaway once one crossing lands on it.
REDCARD 7 letters - "Soccer players are sent off with this" is a straight definition, and REDCARD is the word that matches. It is the shortest lane here; leave it until the crossings make it obvious.
MINIMUMS 8 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "The smallest amounts allowed" asks for more than one, and MINIMUMS fits. The trailing S is often the first letter a crossing clue hands you.
BOTANICAL 9 letters - the clue is a fill-in-the-blank: BOTANICAL completes the phrase the puzzle is looking for. It is the longest answer in Level 1699, so solving it first exposes the most crossing letters.
PUDDLEBY 8 letters - the clue is a fill-in-the-blank: PUDDLEBY completes the phrase the puzzle is looking for. The doubled D is a giveaway once one crossing lands on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many clues are in Word Lanes Level 1699?
Level 1699 has 8 clues, each with a verified answer.
What if my Level 1699 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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