Word Lanes Level 997 Answers
8 clues solved and verified
This page gives the complete, verified answers for Word Lanes Level 997, part of the Levels 901-1000 block. Level 997 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 901-1000 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 997 Clues and Answers
| Clue | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1st Tuesday in Nov. Australian horse race: __ Cup | MELBOURNE |
| Frolicking, bounding about | ROMPING |
| Game character improved with a spell or potion | BUFFED |
| It is believed that cats have nine of these | LIVES |
| Japanese horseradish | WASABI |
| Jeff __ bares his chest as Dr. Ian Malcolm | GOLDBLUM |
| Moisturizing balm used around the mouth | LIPSALVE |
| Region of central Europe linked to coal-mining | SILESIA |
Word-by-Word Breakdown
MELBOURNE 9 letters - the clue is a fill-in-the-blank: MELBOURNE completes the phrase the puzzle is looking for. It is the longest answer in Level 997, so solving it first exposes the most crossing letters.
ROMPING 7 letters - the present participle ending narrows the options - "Frolicking, bounding about" leads to ROMPING. SILESIA in this level is the same length, so check the crossing letters before you commit.
BUFFED 6 letters - the past tense ending narrows the options - "Game character improved with a spell or potion" leads to BUFFED. The doubled F is a giveaway once one crossing lands on it.
LIVES 5 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "It is believed that cats have nine of these" asks for more than one, and LIVES fits. It is the shortest lane here; leave it until the crossings make it obvious.
WASABI 6 letters - "Japanese horseradish" is a straight definition, and WASABI is the word that matches. It opens with an uncommon W, which makes it a strong anchor for the lanes it crosses.
GOLDBLUM 8 letters - Word Lanes strips the space, so GOLDBLUM goes into the lane as one unbroken run of 8 letters. No visible gap in the lane, so count the full 8 boxes before guessing.
LIPSALVE 8 letters - "Moisturizing balm used around the mouth" leads to LIPSALVE by definition. It begins with L and ends with E; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.
SILESIA 7 letters - reading "Region of central Europe linked to coal-mining" literally points to SILESIA. It begins with S and ends with A; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many clues are in Word Lanes Level 997?
Level 997 has 8 clues, each with a verified answer.
What if my Level 997 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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