Level 397

Word Chain Level 397 Answers

A 8-word chain, each word linking to the next

The full answer is SPLIT → SECOND → HAND → GUN → …, with a definition for every word. This chain is longer than the game average of 6.8 words.

8Words in the chain
7Links to spot
8Definitions
6.8Game average
The chain

Level 397 — 8 Words

Read it left to right: every neighbouring pair makes a compound or a phrase. More chains are in levels 351–400.

SPLIT SECOND HAND GUN SMOKE FREE STANDING OVATION
The links

Why Each Word Follows the Last

Each pair below is the compound or phrase that joins two neighbours. Spotting one usually gives you the next.

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Definitions

What Each Word Means

Useful when a link looks wrong: a word in a chain is often being used in its second or third sense rather than the obvious one.

Splitadjective

Having the middle group equal to the direct product of the others.

Secondadjective

The ordinal number corresponding to the cardinal number two.

Handnoun

The part of the fore limb below the forearm or wrist in a human, and the corresponding part in many other animals.

Gunnoun

A very portable, short firearm, for hand use, which fires bullets or projectiles, such as a handgun, revolver, pistol, or Derringer.

Smokenoun

The visible vapor/vapour, gases, and fine particles given off by burning or smoldering material.

Freeadjective

Not imprisoned or enslaved.

Standingverb

Present participle of stand.; in the process of coming to an upright position.

Ovationnoun

Prolonged enthusiastic applause. Other Levels Jump to a few of the next or previous levels in Word Chain. Previous Levels Level 394 Level 395 Level 396 Next Levels Level 398 Level 399 Level 400 We want to provide as many answers and guides as possible to help you beat puzzle games. This page is specifically for Word Chain, but you can check out the other games we support. If you're wanting support

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Word Chain Level 397 FAQ

What is the Word Chain level 397 answer?
The chain is SPLIT → SECOND → HAND → GUN → SMOKE → FREE → STANDING → OVATION — 8 words, each linking to the next.
How do the words in level 397 link together?
Every neighbouring pair makes a compound or a set phrase: SPLIT SECOND, SECOND HAND, HAND GUN, and so on down the chain.
How long is a typical Word Chain level?
Chains run from 3 to 8 words, averaging 6.8. Level 397 has 8, so it is longer than average.
How many Word Chain levels are there?
569, numbered 1 to 569. All of them are covered here — see the Word Chain hub.
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