Word Lanes Level 1286 Answers
9 clues solved and verified
This page gives the complete, verified answers for Word Lanes Level 1286, part of the Levels 1201-1300 block. Level 1286 contains 9 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 1201-1300 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 1286 Clues and Answers
| Clue | Answer |
|---|---|
| "To get __," an expression for chickening out | COLDFEET |
| Beaded wire used as ornament since 3000 BC | FILIGREE |
| Beyoncé's sister who's also a singer | SOLANGE |
| Counterbalance or counteract for something else | OFFSET |
| High-spirited, like a cheerleader | PEPPY |
| Military attack conducted by a plane or helicopter | AIRSTRIKE |
| Military walks | MARCHES |
| Retort, comeback, response | RIPOSTE |
| __ Bublé, Canadian crooner | MICHAEL |
Word-by-Word Breakdown
COLDFEET 8 letters - the clue is a fill-in-the-blank: COLDFEET completes the phrase the puzzle is looking for. The doubled E is a giveaway once one crossing lands on it.
FILIGREE 8 letters - the clue "Beaded wire used as ornament since 3000 BC" describes FILIGREE directly. COLDFEET in this level is the same length, so check the crossing letters before you commit.
SOLANGE 7 letters - "Beyoncé's sister who's also a singer" leads to SOLANGE by definition. It begins with S and ends with E; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.
OFFSET 6 letters - reading "Counterbalance or counteract for something else" literally points to OFFSET. The doubled F is a giveaway once one crossing lands on it.
PEPPY 5 letters - "High-spirited, like a cheerleader" is a straight definition, and PEPPY is the word that matches. It is the shortest lane here; leave it until the crossings make it obvious.
AIRSTRIKE 9 letters - Word Lanes strips the space, so AIRSTRIKE goes into the lane as one unbroken run of 9 letters. It is the longest answer in Level 1286, so solving it first exposes the most crossing letters.
MARCHES 7 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "Military walks" asks for more than one, and MARCHES fits. The trailing S is often the first letter a crossing clue hands you.
RIPOSTE 7 letters - reading "Retort, comeback, response" literally points to RIPOSTE. It begins with R and ends with E; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.
MICHAEL 7 letters - the clue is a fill-in-the-blank: MICHAEL completes the phrase the puzzle is looking for. It begins with M and ends with L; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many clues are in Word Lanes Level 1286?
Level 1286 has 9 clues, each with a verified answer.
What if my Level 1286 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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