Word Lanes Level 85 answers are listed below — this level belongs to the Northern Wonders pack. There are 13 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 86, or browse all levels in the Northern Wonders pack. Return to the Word Lanes hub and the daily archive.
| # | Clue | Answer | Letters | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Animal that's got your tongue when you can't talk | CAT | 3 | |
| 02 | How a cold wind might nip through clothes | BITINGLY | 8 | |
| 03 | Internet slang that means be back later | BBL | 3 | |
| 04 | Language the word curriculum comes from | LATIN | 5 | |
| 05 | Number of people who can play at that game | TWO | 3 | |
| 06 | One Day I'll Fly Away jazz singer, __ Crawford | RANDY | 5 | |
| 07 | Passionate and angry color | RED | 3 | |
| 08 | People from Japanese Kuril Islands | AINU | 4 | |
| 09 | Prudent, cautious | CIRCUMSPECT | 11 | |
| 10 | Sharp-tasting | TART | 4 | |
| 11 | Short film sequences | CLIPS | 5 | |
| 12 | Small white wild flowers with yellow middle | DAISIES | 7 | |
| 13 | Three-letter word for a tiny mischievous fairy | IMP | 3 |
Word Lanes Level 85 has 13 words. Always place the longest word first — CIRCUMSPECT (11 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 85 is part of the Northern Wonders pack. Pack themes cluster the vocabulary — if you know the theme, bias toward related words. After this level, head to Level 86 to keep your streak going.
Word Lanes levels share the same numbering across all 9 editions. Click any language to see Level 85 in that language.