Word Lanes Level 1696 answers are listed below — this level belongs to the Emerald Lake pack. There are 8 clues in this level. Every clue is shown alongside its verified answer word. Use the Copy button on any row to grab an answer without typo risk, or hit Copy All to copy the full set.
Finished this level? Head to Level 1697, or browse all levels in the Emerald Lake pack. Return to the Word Lanes hub and the daily archive.
| # | Clue | Answer | Letters | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Looking at someone for too long, gawking | STARING | 7 | |
| 02 | Mime __, entertainer who wordlessly communicates | ARTIST | 6 | |
| 03 | Receptacle for mail | POSTBOX | 7 | |
| 04 | Use this to get rid of pencil marks | ERASER | 6 | |
| 05 | Vague or imperfect idea about something | NOTION | 6 | |
| 06 | Works of literature | BOOKS | 5 | |
| 07 | Young animal in a nest | CHICK | 5 | |
| 08 | __ Gun, a NY piece of public art against firearms | KNOTTED | 7 |
Word Lanes Level 1696 has 8 words. Always place the longest word first — KNOTTED (7 letters). Every confirmed letter in that lane immediately narrows the candidates for adjacent positions, and the shorter lanes fall into place almost automatically.
Word Lanes has no single-use restriction on tiles — any letter can appear in as many words as needed. If a word seems impossible, try reversals and common English suffixes (-ED, -ER, -ING, -TION). The Word Lanes hub has every level with verified answers if you need a full reference.
Level 1696 is part of the Emerald Lake pack. Pack themes cluster the vocabulary — if you know the theme, bias toward related words. After this level, head to Level 1697 to keep your streak going.
Word Lanes levels share the same numbering across all 9 editions. Click any language to see Level 1696 in that language.