Word Lanes Level 389 answers are listed below — this level belongs to the Giant Sequoias 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 390, or browse all levels in the Giant Sequoias pack. Return to the Word Lanes hub and the daily archive.
| # | Clue | Answer | Letters | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | A teen film with Winona Ryder and Christian Slater | HEATHERS | 8 | |
| 02 | A vessel to hold a beverage, or maybe a message | BOTTLE | 6 | |
| 03 | Dramatic event, like a crime | INCIDENT | 8 | |
| 04 | Gain victory over | DEFEAT | 6 | |
| 05 | Gin and vermouth short drink perhaps with an olive | MARTINI | 7 | |
| 06 | Has a bay, river and strait named after him | HUDSON | 6 | |
| 07 | Multiple, many | SEVERAL | 7 | |
| 08 | Persuasive writing or speaking | RHETORIC | 8 |
Word Lanes Level 389 has 8 words. Always place the longest word first — RHETORIC (8 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 389 is part of the Giant Sequoias pack. Pack themes cluster the vocabulary — if you know the theme, bias toward related words. After this level, head to Level 390 to keep your streak going.
Word Lanes levels share the same numbering across all 9 editions. Click any language to see Level 389 in that language.