Word Lanes Level 3985 Answers

BUTTERFINGER 12 letters - "Candybar with crispy peanut butter core" is a straight definition, and BUTTERFINGER is the word that matches. It ties with FISHANDCHIPS for the longest lane in Level 3985 at 12 letters, so either one opens up the most crossings.

JENNER 6 letters - the clue "Decathlon gold medallist at the 1976 Olympics" describes JENNER directly. It opens with an uncommon J, which makes it a strong anchor for the lanes it crosses.

NEWYORKCITY 11 letters - Word Lanes strips the space, so NEWYORKCITY goes into the lane as one unbroken run of 11 letters. No visible gap in the lane, so count the full 11 boxes before guessing.

WELL 4 letters - reading "Jack and Jill's probable water source" literally points to WELL. It opens with an uncommon W, which makes it a strong anchor for the lanes it crosses.

SPLICE 6 letters - "Join or edit together two different songs" is a straight definition, and SPLICE is the word that matches. JENNER in this level is the same length, so check the crossing letters before you commit.

BUDGE 5 letters - the clue "Move, shift" describes BUDGE directly. It begins with B and ends with E; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

ANGEL 5 letters - "Musician, drag queen who dies in musical Rent" leads to ANGEL by definition. It begins with A and ends with L; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

GYM 3 letters - GYM is a short, common word - the clue "Place to go to work out and lift weights" gives it away with a straight definition. It is the shortest lane here; leave it until the crossings make it obvious.

FISHANDCHIPS 12 letters - Word Lanes strips the space, so FISHANDCHIPS goes into the lane as one unbroken run of 12 letters. The trailing S is often the first letter a crossing clue hands you.