Word Lanes Level 8820 Answers

GAMBIT 6 letters - "A chess move of sacrificing a pawn for advantage" is a straight definition, and GAMBIT is the word that matches. DIRNDL in this level is the same length, so check the crossing letters before you commit.

DIRNDL 6 letters - the clue "Alpine dress with wide skirt and tight waistband" describes DIRNDL directly. It begins with D and ends with L; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

AGORA 5 letters - "Ancient Greek marketplace" leads to AGORA by definition. It ties with SPENT for the shortest lane here; wait for crossings before committing.

CONFUCIUS 9 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "Chinese philosopher from the Spring and Autumn period" asks for more than one, and CONFUCIUS fits. The trailing S is often the first letter a crossing clue hands you.

SERIOUS 7 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "Gravely important or demanding, momentous" asks for more than one, and SERIOUS fits. It begins with S and ends with S; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

THEPRESTIGE 11 letters - the clue "Nolan's 2006 rival magician film" describes THEPRESTIGE directly. It is the longest answer in Level 8820, so solving it first exposes the most crossing letters.

ICELANDIC 9 letters - "The eddaic poems were written in this language" leads to ICELANDIC by definition. It begins with I and ends with C; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

SPENT 5 letters - reading "Used, e.g. a fired cartridge" literally points to SPENT. It begins with S and ends with T; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

OILCAN 6 letters - "What the Tin Man needed to get moving" is a straight definition, and OILCAN is the word that matches. It begins with O and ends with N; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.