Word Lanes Level 2012 Answers

MARIAN 6 letters - "A maid and girlfriend of Robin Hood" is a straight definition, and MARIAN is the word that matches. It begins with M and ends with N; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

WEIGHTS 7 letters - the clue is a fill-in-the-blank: WEIGHTS completes the phrase the puzzle is looking for. It opens with an uncommon W, which makes it a strong anchor for the lanes it crosses.

GOODBYE 7 letters - "Another way of saying farewell" leads to GOODBYE by definition. The doubled O is a giveaway once one crossing lands on it.

GILL 4 letters - reading "Breathing part of a fish" literally points to GILL. It ties with GOBI for the shortest lane here; wait for crossings before committing.

RAGTIME 7 letters - "Musically, describes Alexander's Band" is a straight definition, and RAGTIME is the word that matches. WEIGHTS in this level is the same length, so check the crossing letters before you commit.

STARTALK 8 letters - Word Lanes strips the space, so STARTALK goes into the lane as one unbroken run of 8 letters. It ties with COLOSSUS for the longest lane in Level 2012 at 8 letters, so either one opens up the most crossings.

COLOSSUS 8 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "Russian and really strong X-Men" asks for more than one, and COLOSSUS fits. The doubled S is a giveaway once one crossing lands on it.

GOBI 4 letters - reading "Silk Road traversed this central Asian desert" literally points to GOBI. At just 4 letters, it is a quick fill - the crossing letters from longer answers should confirm it.

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