Word Lanes Level 2176 answers are listed below — this level belongs to the Forest Path 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 2177, or browse all levels in the Forest Path pack. Return to the Word Lanes hub and the daily archive.
| # | Clue | Answer | Letters | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Captive used as a bargaining tool | HOSTAGE | 7 | |
| 02 | Person who raises another's child as their own | ADOPTER | 7 | |
| 03 | Pooh __, gentle sport in the Ashdown Forest | STICKS | 6 | |
| 04 | The bone structure enclosing the brain | CRANIUM | 7 | |
| 05 | The title held by Elizabeth I and II | QUEEN | 5 | |
| 06 | What plants do without enough water | WILT | 4 | |
| 07 | When you need to eat | HUNGRY | 6 | |
| 08 | __ hoop, circular apparatus hung from the ceiling | AERIAL | 6 |
Word Lanes Level 2176 has 8 words. Always place the longest word first — CRANIUM (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 2176 is part of the Forest Path pack. Pack themes cluster the vocabulary — if you know the theme, bias toward related words. After this level, head to Level 2177 to keep your streak going.
Word Lanes levels share the same numbering across all 9 editions. Click any language to see Level 2176 in that language.