Word Lanes Level 9823 Answers

BAN 3 letters - BAN is a short, common word - the clue "Bouncers can do this for life to an hideous patron" gives it away with a straight definition. It ties with TIP for the shortest lane here; wait for crossings before committing.

TIP 3 letters - TIP is a short, common word - the clue "Coffee shops have these jars for gratuities" gives it away with a straight definition. At just 3 letters, it is a quick fill - the crossing letters from longer answers should confirm it.

DISSECT 7 letters - "Cut up and inspect an organ" leads to DISSECT by definition. The doubled S is a giveaway once one crossing lands on it.

SHE 3 letters - the clue is a fill-in-the-blank: SHE completes the phrase the puzzle is looking for. BAN in this level is the same length, so check the crossing letters before you commit.

CAB 3 letters - the clue is a fill-in-the-blank: CAB completes the phrase the puzzle is looking for. It begins with C and ends with B; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

DEW 3 letters - DEW is a short, common word - the clue "Morning mist on grass" gives it away with a straight definition. It begins with D and ends with W; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

MEXICOCITY 10 letters - "Most populous city in North America" leads to MEXICOCITY by definition. At 10 letters this is a long lane - place it early to unlock the maximum number of crossings.

TRANSCENDENT 12 letters - reading "Otherworldly, supernatural" literally points to TRANSCENDENT. It ties with PENNSYLVANIA for the longest lane in Level 9823 at 12 letters, so either one opens up the most crossings.

PENNSYLVANIA 12 letters - "US state known as the Keystone State" is a straight definition, and PENNSYLVANIA is the word that matches. The doubled N is a giveaway once one crossing lands on it.