Word Lanes Level 1988 answers are listed below — this level belongs to the Tropical Paradise 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 1989, or browse all levels in the Tropical Paradise pack. Return to the Word Lanes hub and the daily archive.
| # | Clue | Answer | Letters | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | An act that shows respect or admiration for someone | TRIBUTE | 7 | |
| 02 | Author of A Clockwork Orange, Anthony __ | BURGESS | 7 | |
| 03 | Cars won't move if these aren't operational | ENGINES | 7 | |
| 04 | Component parts | ELEMENTS | 8 | |
| 05 | Forward edge of an oncoming mass of air | FRONT | 5 | |
| 06 | Iconic character representing a team or business | MASCOT | 6 | |
| 07 | Neck and shoulder muscle | TRAPEZIUS | 9 | |
| 08 | Wax sticks lit to create atmosphere | CANDLES | 7 |
Word Lanes Level 1988 has 8 words. Always place the longest word first — TRAPEZIUS (9 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 1988 is part of the Tropical Paradise pack. Pack themes cluster the vocabulary — if you know the theme, bias toward related words. After this level, head to Level 1989 to keep your streak going.
Word Lanes levels share the same numbering across all 9 editions. Click any language to see Level 1988 in that language.