Word Lanes Level 8871 Answers
7 clues solved and verified
This page gives the complete, verified answers for Word Lanes Level 8871, part of the Levels 8801-8900 block. Level 8871 contains 7 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 are among the hardest levels in the game, with obscure trivia and compound answers that reward the crossing-letter method. 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 8801-8900 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 8871 Clues and Answers
| Clue | Answer |
|---|---|
| A pirate might make you walk this as punishment | THEPLANK |
| Californian heathland | CHAPARRAL |
| Group living organisms into taxonomy | CLASSIFY |
| Joyous or praising songs or poems | PAEANS |
| Mattress filled with liquid | WATERBED |
| To be greedy and eat too much | GLUTINOUS |
| Vineyard fungus that helps produce sweet wines | BOTRYTIS |
Word-by-Word Breakdown
THEPLANK 8 letters - "A pirate might make you walk this as punishment" is a straight definition, and THEPLANK is the word that matches. CLASSIFY in this level is the same length, so check the crossing letters before you commit.
CHAPARRAL 9 letters - the clue "Californian heathland" describes CHAPARRAL directly. It ties with GLUTINOUS for the longest lane in Level 8871 at 9 letters, so either one opens up the most crossings.
CLASSIFY 8 letters - "Group living organisms into taxonomy" leads to CLASSIFY by definition. The doubled S is a giveaway once one crossing lands on it.
PAEANS 6 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "Joyous or praising songs or poems" asks for more than one, and PAEANS fits. It is the shortest lane here; leave it until the crossings make it obvious.
WATERBED 8 letters - Word Lanes strips the space, so WATERBED goes into the lane as one unbroken run of 8 letters. It opens with an uncommon W, which makes it a strong anchor for the lanes it crosses.
GLUTINOUS 9 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "To be greedy and eat too much" asks for more than one, and GLUTINOUS fits. The trailing S is often the first letter a crossing clue hands you.
BOTRYTIS 8 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "Vineyard fungus that helps produce sweet wines" asks for more than one, and BOTRYTIS fits. It begins with B and ends with S; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many clues are in Word Lanes Level 8871?
Level 8871 has 7 clues, each with a verified answer.
What if my Level 8871 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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