Word Lanes Level 9940 Answers

POLPOT 6 letters - "Cambodian dictator originally called Saloth Sar" is a straight definition, and POLPOT is the word that matches. It ties with ORANGE for the shortest lane here; wait for crossings before committing.

NATIVITY 8 letters - the clue "Christian scene of Jesus' birth in a manger" describes NATIVITY directly. TOBOGGAN in this level is the same length, so check the crossing letters before you commit.

CARTRIDGE 9 letters - "Ink container for a printer, can be refillable" leads to CARTRIDGE by definition. It ties with FORTUNATE for the longest lane in Level 9940 at 9 letters, so either one opens up the most crossings.

TOBOGGAN 8 letters - reading "Long narrow sled used for coasting over snow" literally points to TOBOGGAN. The doubled G is a giveaway once one crossing lands on it.

FORTUNATE 9 letters - Word Lanes strips the space, so FORTUNATE goes into the lane as one unbroken run of 9 letters. No visible gap in the lane, so count the full 9 boxes before guessing.

OBTAINERS 9 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "Those who get hold of things, who procure items" asks for more than one, and OBTAINERS fits. The trailing S is often the first letter a crossing clue hands you.

CAULDRONS 9 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "Witches' cooking pots" asks for more than one, and CAULDRONS fits. It begins with C and ends with S; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

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