Word Lanes Level 7839 Answers

CATAN 5 letters - "Board game also known as Settlers" is a straight definition, and CATAN is the word that matches. FROGS in this level is the same length, so check the crossing letters before you commit.

KNIFETHROWER 12 letters - the clue "Circus performer who tosses sharp blades" describes KNIFETHROWER directly. It ties with PRESUMPTUOUS for the longest lane in Level 7839 at 12 letters, so either one opens up the most crossings.

PILLOW 6 letters - "Cushion used to make a fort along with blankets" leads to PILLOW by definition. The doubled L is a giveaway once one crossing lands on it.

FROGS 5 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "Eponymous chorus in an Aristophanes play" asks for more than one, and FROGS fits. The trailing S is often the first letter a crossing clue hands you.

PRESUMPTUOUS 12 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "Failing to observe what's appropriate" asks for more than one, and PRESUMPTUOUS fits. At 12 letters this is a long lane - place it early to unlock the maximum number of crossings.

DETERIORATE 11 letters - the clue "Get progressively worse over time" describes DETERIORATE directly. At 11 letters this is a long lane - place it early to unlock the maximum number of crossings.

UNDO 4 letters - "Reverse changes made to a document" leads to UNDO by definition. At just 4 letters, it is a quick fill - the crossing letters from longer answers should confirm it.

DOP 3 letters - DOP is a short, common word - the clue "Three-letter code for the Dominican peso" gives it away with a straight definition. It is the shortest lane here; leave it until the crossings make it obvious.

MARCUS 6 letters - the clue is a fill-in-the-blank: MARCUS completes the phrase the puzzle is looking for. It begins with M and ends with S; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.