Word Lanes Level 9160 Answers

FOREARM 7 letters - "Area between elbow and wrist" is a straight definition, and FOREARM is the word that matches. THELAST in this level is the same length, so check the crossing letters before you commit.

THELAST 7 letters - the clue is a fill-in-the-blank: THELAST completes the phrase the puzzle is looking for. It begins with T and ends with T; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

STERLING 8 letters - the present participle ending narrows the options - "British money, also silver of a certain quality" leads to STERLING. It ties with GUNFIGHT for the longest lane in Level 9160 at 8 letters, so either one opens up the most crossings.

STEPHEN 7 letters - reading "Jake Gyllenhaal's film director father" literally points to STEPHEN. It begins with S and ends with N; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

REDHEAD 7 letters - "Person with auburn, brown or orange hair" is a straight definition, and REDHEAD is the word that matches. It begins with R and ends with D; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

GUNFIGHT 8 letters - the clue "Pistol stand-off" describes GUNFIGHT directly. It begins with G and ends with T; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

SCRUPLES 8 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "Principles, morals" asks for more than one, and SCRUPLES fits. The trailing S is often the first letter a crossing clue hands you.

HOLLAND 7 letters - the clue is a fill-in-the-blank: HOLLAND completes the phrase the puzzle is looking for. The doubled L is a giveaway once one crossing lands on it.

SPORE 5 letters - "Type of reproduction used by mushrooms" is a straight definition, and SPORE is the word that matches. It is the shortest lane here; leave it until the crossings make it obvious.