Word Lanes Level 989 answers are listed below — this level belongs to the Waterfront Village pack. There are 11 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.
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| # | Clue | Answer | Letters | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 2013 Hugh Howey novel, sequel to Wool and Shift | DUST | 4 | |
| 02 | A great time, an explosion | BLAST | 5 | |
| 03 | Button used to dispatch an email | SEND | 4 | |
| 04 | Cats and dogs usually have four of this to walk on | PAW | 3 | |
| 05 | Indian film industry | BOLLYWOOD | 9 | |
| 06 | Mouse relative | RAT | 3 | |
| 07 | Much __ About Nothing | ADO | 3 | |
| 08 | Relation associated with Marlon Brando | GODFATHER | 9 | |
| 09 | There's one of Aden, of Guinea, and of Mexico | GULFS | 5 | |
| 10 | Unruly roaming crowds | MOBS | 4 | |
| 11 | Wine storage rooms underground | CELLARS | 7 |
Word Lanes Level 989 has 11 words. Always place the longest word first — GODFATHER (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 989 is part of the Waterfront Village pack. Pack themes cluster the vocabulary — if you know the theme, bias toward related words. After this level, head to Level 990 to keep your streak going.
Word Lanes levels share the same numbering across all 9 editions. Click any language to see Level 989 in that language.