Word Lanes Level 5986 answers are listed below — this level belongs to the Wetland Sunset pack. There are 9 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 5987, or browse all levels in the Wetland Sunset pack. Return to the Word Lanes hub and the daily archive.
| # | Clue | Answer | Letters | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Folk story with animals or legendary creatures | FABLE | 5 | |
| 02 | Food served in a creamy sauce, often chicken | ALAKING | 7 | |
| 03 | Not offering any kind of aid or assistance | UNHELPFUL | 9 | |
| 04 | Royal Canadian __, Canadian comedy series | AIRFARCE | 8 | |
| 05 | Runs off to get married | ELOPES | 6 | |
| 06 | They work at sea | SAILORS | 7 | |
| 07 | Use, put someone on the payroll | EMPLOY | 6 | |
| 08 | Vera __, WWI nurse, author of Testament of Youth | BRITTAIN | 8 | |
| 09 | You go under it when you have surgery | THEKNIFE | 8 |
Word Lanes Level 5986 has 9 words. Always place the longest word first — UNHELPFUL (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 5986 is part of the Wetland Sunset pack. Pack themes cluster the vocabulary — if you know the theme, bias toward related words. After this level, head to Level 5987 to keep your streak going.
Word Lanes levels share the same numbering across all 9 editions. Click any language to see Level 5986 in that language.