Word Lanes Level 8717 Answers
8 clues solved and verified
This page gives the complete, verified answers for Word Lanes Level 8717, part of the Levels 8701-8800 block. Level 8717 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 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 8701-8800 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 8717 Clues and Answers
| Clue | Answer |
|---|---|
| Anger, seriously upset someone | ENRAGE |
| British singer of Baby, I Love Your Way | FRAMPTON |
| Giant biblical beast often likened to an elephant | BEHEMOTH |
| Save on cutlery using this fork/spoon combo | SPORKS |
| The proof of the __ is in the eating | PUDDING |
| Tight band at the end of a sleeve | WRISTLET |
| To flog a dead horse is __ | USELESS |
| Waste cast aside in the street | LITTER |
Word-by-Word Breakdown
ENRAGE 6 letters - "Anger, seriously upset someone" is a straight definition, and ENRAGE is the word that matches. It ties with SPORKS for the shortest lane here; wait for crossings before committing.
FRAMPTON 8 letters - the clue "British singer of Baby, I Love Your Way" describes FRAMPTON directly. It ties with BEHEMOTH for the longest lane in Level 8717 at 8 letters, so either one opens up the most crossings.
BEHEMOTH 8 letters - "Giant biblical beast often likened to an elephant" leads to BEHEMOTH by definition. FRAMPTON in this level is the same length, so check the crossing letters before you commit.
SPORKS 6 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "Save on cutlery using this fork/spoon combo" asks for more than one, and SPORKS fits. The trailing S is often the first letter a crossing clue hands you.
PUDDING 7 letters - the clue is a fill-in-the-blank: PUDDING completes the phrase the puzzle is looking for. The doubled D is a giveaway once one crossing lands on it.
WRISTLET 8 letters - the clue "Tight band at the end of a sleeve" describes WRISTLET directly. It opens with an uncommon W, which makes it a strong anchor for the lanes it crosses.
USELESS 7 letters - the clue is a fill-in-the-blank: USELESS completes the phrase the puzzle is looking for. The doubled S is a giveaway once one crossing lands on it.
LITTER 6 letters - reading "Waste cast aside in the street" literally points to LITTER. The doubled T is a giveaway once one crossing lands on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many clues are in Word Lanes Level 8717?
Level 8717 has 8 clues, each with a verified answer.
What if my Level 8717 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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