Word Lanes Level 5727 Answers

BORDER 6 letters - "A line that separates two nations or states" is a straight definition, and BORDER is the word that matches. It ties with HINGES for the shortest lane here; wait for crossings before committing.

HINGES 6 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "Flexible joints on the sides of doors" asks for more than one, and HINGES fits. The trailing S is often the first letter a crossing clue hands you.

PINAFORE 8 letters - the clue is a fill-in-the-blank: PINAFORE completes the phrase the puzzle is looking for. HEIRLOOM in this level is the same length, so check the crossing letters before you commit.

FOLIAGE 7 letters - reading "Leaves from plants" literally points to FOLIAGE. It begins with F and ends with E; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

STAINS 6 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "Permanent clothing discolorations" asks for more than one, and STAINS fits. It begins with S and ends with S; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

NEWSPAPER 9 letters - Word Lanes strips the space, so NEWSPAPER goes into the lane as one unbroken run of 9 letters. It is the longest answer in Level 5727, so solving it first exposes the most crossing letters.

PIZARRO 7 letters - "Spanish conquistador Francisco, who raided Peru" leads to PIZARRO by definition. The doubled R is a giveaway once one crossing lands on it.

POBLANO 7 letters - reading "Type of chile pepper used to make chiles rellenos" literally points to POBLANO. It begins with P and ends with O; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

HEIRLOOM 8 letters - "Valuable item passed down through a family" is a straight definition, and HEIRLOOM is the word that matches. The doubled O is a giveaway once one crossing lands on it.