Word Lanes Level 1987 Answers

EINSTEIN 8 letters - "20th C scientist with theories of relativity" is a straight definition, and EINSTEIN is the word that matches. WINDPIPE in this level is the same length, so check the crossing letters before you commit.

LEECHES 7 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "Animal blood-suckers used in medicine" asks for more than one, and LEECHES fits. It ties with EYEBROW for the shortest lane here; wait for crossings before committing.

WINDPIPE 8 letters - Word Lanes strips the space, so WINDPIPE goes into the lane as one unbroken run of 8 letters. It opens with an uncommon W, which makes it a strong anchor for the lanes it crosses.

EYEBROW 7 letters - reading "Expressive facial feature that can be raised" literally points to EYEBROW. It begins with E and ends with W; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

CATSCRADLE 10 letters - "Game that one plays with fingers and string" is a straight definition, and CATSCRADLE is the word that matches. It is the longest answer in Level 1987, so solving it first exposes the most crossing letters.

MASTERS 7 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "Golf tournament where winners get a green jacket" asks for more than one, and MASTERS fits. The trailing S is often the first letter a crossing clue hands you.

CONQUEROR 9 letters - "Nickname of the Norman English king William I" leads to CONQUEROR by definition. It begins with C and ends with R; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

ORGANIZE 8 letters - reading "Put in place, fix clutter" literally points to ORGANIZE. It begins with O and ends with E; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.