Word Lanes Level 227 Answers

DECORATE 8 letters - "Adorn, add to the improve the appearance of" is a straight definition, and DECORATE is the word that matches. FOOTPATH in this level is the same length, so check the crossing letters before you commit.

TARSUS 6 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "Bones of the ankle joint, connected to the tibia" asks for more than one, and TARSUS fits. It ties with HOHOHO for the shortest lane here; wait for crossings before committing.

SAMSUNG 7 letters - "Maker of Galaxy smartphones" leads to SAMSUNG by definition. It begins with S and ends with G; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

FOOTPATH 8 letters - Word Lanes strips the space, so FOOTPATH goes into the lane as one unbroken run of 8 letters. The doubled O is a giveaway once one crossing lands on it.

HOHOHO 6 letters - "Santa's laugh, printed on a wood block" is a straight definition, and HOHOHO is the word that matches. It begins with H and ends with O; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

FLAKES 6 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "Snow particles that fall from the sky" asks for more than one, and FLAKES fits. The trailing S is often the first letter a crossing clue hands you.

TREACLE 7 letters - "Sticky sweet syrup, like honey" leads to TREACLE by definition. It begins with T and ends with E; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

FURNITURE 9 letters - reading "Tables, chairs, beds and bookcases" literally points to FURNITURE. It is the longest answer in Level 227, so solving it first exposes the most crossing letters.

HORNETS 7 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "Very large, stripy stinging insects" asks for more than one, and HORNETS fits. It begins with H and ends with S; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.