Word Lanes Level 1198 Answers

ETCETERA 8 letters - "And the like (in Latin)" is a straight definition, and ETCETERA is the word that matches. It ties with ORDINARY for the longest lane in Level 1198 at 8 letters, so either one opens up the most crossings.

DRAFTS 6 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "Email folder for unsent messages" asks for more than one, and DRAFTS fits. The trailing S is often the first letter a crossing clue hands you.

USING 5 letters - the present participle ending narrows the options - "Employing an object for a purpose" leads to USING. CLOCK in this level is the same length, so check the crossing letters before you commit.

GREECE 6 letters - reading "European country where the Olympic Games originate" literally points to GREECE. The doubled E is a giveaway once one crossing lands on it.

EMMA 4 letters - "Jane Austen novel with a titular heroine" is a straight definition, and EMMA is the word that matches. It is the shortest lane here; leave it until the crossings make it obvious.

CLOCK 5 letters - the clue "Look at these hands to see what time it is" describes CLOCK directly. It begins with C and ends with K; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

GRATING 7 letters - the present participle ending narrows the options - "Metal grills found in the pavement" leads to GRATING. It begins with G and ends with G; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

ORDINARY 8 letters - reading "Normal, not different or unusual" literally points to ORDINARY. It begins with O and ends with Y; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

HONESTY 7 letters - "This is definitely the best policy" is a straight definition, and HONESTY is the word that matches. It begins with H and ends with Y; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.