Word Lanes Level 1289 Answers

PLATEAU 7 letters - "A period of stagnation in fitness progress" is a straight definition, and PLATEAU is the word that matches. It begins with P and ends with U; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

OUTBURST 8 letters - Word Lanes strips the space, so OUTBURST goes into the lane as one unbroken run of 8 letters. It ties with AIRSTRIP for the longest lane in Level 1289 at 8 letters, so either one opens up the most crossings.

LOONEY 6 letters - the clue is a fill-in-the-blank: LOONEY completes the phrase the puzzle is looking for. The doubled O is a giveaway once one crossing lands on it.

PRAGUE 6 letters - reading "Capital of the Czech Republic" literally points to PRAGUE. LOONEY in this level is the same length, so check the crossing letters before you commit.

MISSY 5 letters - the clue is a fill-in-the-blank: MISSY completes the phrase the puzzle is looking for. It ties with ELVES for the shortest lane here; wait for crossings before committing.

ELVES 5 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "Santa's workshop helpers" asks for more than one, and ELVES fits. The trailing S is often the first letter a crossing clue hands you.

FASTED 6 letters - the past tense ending narrows the options - "Took a break from eating" leads to FASTED. It begins with F and ends with D; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

HALEN 5 letters - the clue is a fill-in-the-blank: HALEN completes the phrase the puzzle is looking for. It begins with H and ends with N; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

AIRSTRIP 8 letters - Word Lanes strips the space, so AIRSTRIP goes into the lane as one unbroken run of 8 letters. No visible gap in the lane, so count the full 8 boxes before guessing.