Word Hike Level 1988 Answers
35 clues on this level, right on the game average of 33.
All 35 Clues for Level 1988
Clue text is exactly as the game words it, in level order.
| # | Clue | Answer | Letters | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | The key ingredients that give something its distinct flavor or smell | Show answer | 8 | |
| #2 | The sound or action made when something is being sprayed or spit out in small drops | Show answer | 8 | |
| #3 | A metal tube a glassmaker uses to expand and shape glass | Show answer | 9 | |
| #4 | A black bird that is often associated with being a bad omen | Show answer | 4 | |
| #5 | When one has the legal right to possess or control | Show answer | 4 | |
| #6 | Tiny insects that are known for their collective and hardworking nature | Show answer | 4 | |
| #7 | Illuminating component used in many electronic devices | Show answer | 3 | |
| #8 | Protective covering for a phone or tablet | Show answer | 4 | |
| #9 | Rotating indicator used to select a phone number | Show answer | 4 | |
| #10 | Gentle back-and-forth movement of a tree in the wind | Show answer | 4 | |
| #11 | Fixing one's gaze intensely at something or someone | Show answer | 5 | |
| #12 | Gradually coming into view or becoming known | Show answer | 8 | |
| #13 | Highly developed or sophisticated | Show answer | 8 | |
| #14 | Automated teller machine for banking transactions | Show answer | 3 | |
| #15 | Feeling unwell or experiencing health issues | Show answer | 4 | |
| #16 | Referring to a person, thing, or idea that is near or recently mentioned | Show answer | 4 | |
| #17 | What you do when you’ve got some sick rhymes | Show answer | 3 | |
| #18 | Nicknames used to describe people, sometimes not so kindly | Show answer | 8 | |
| #19 | Trying to outdo someone in a competition or contest | Show answer | 8 | |
| #20 | Holds things firmly together, like glue or tape | Show answer | 5 | |
| #21 | When you can't find something, like your keys or your mind | Show answer | 4 | |
| #22 | What you do when you don't want to leave a certain place | Show answer | 4 | |
| #23 | That annoying pain you feel when something hurts | Show answer | 4 | |
| #24 | Vast body of water that covers most of the Earth's surface | Show answer | 3 | |
| #25 | Farming tool used to break up soil or clear snow | Show answer | 4 | |
| #26 | Sticky substances used to pave roads or waterproof roofs | Show answer | 4 | |
| #27 | Starting fresh, like turning over a new leaf | Show answer | 4 | |
| #28 | Comes and goes in waves, like a fickle flame | Show answer | 9 | |
| #29 | Hormone that can make a woman's life a rollercoaster | Show answer | 8 | |
| #30 | Pushing hard towards a goal, like a determined runner | Show answer | 8 | |
| #31 | Topic We Discuss: Games, athletics, and the thrill of competition | Show answer | 6 | |
| #32 | Topic We Discuss: The messy world of power, promises, and public opinion | Show answer | 8 | |
| #33 | Topic We Discuss: Mother Nature's whims, from rainbows to thunderstorms | Show answer | 7 | |
| #34 | Topic We Discuss: What keeps your attention, like a gripping novel | Show answer | 8 | |
| #35 | Topic We Discuss: Entertainment on stage, screen, or your favorite streaming platform | Show answer | 4 |
How Level 1988 Breaks Down
This is level 1988 of Word Hike, titled "The key ingredients that give something its distinct flavor or smell", part of the United Arab Emirates - Sheikh Zayed episode. It carries 35 clues, which is right on the game-wide average of 33. Answers range from 3 to 9 letters, the longest being BLOWPIPES.
Word Hike builds every answer from a shared letter tray, so the tray constrains you as much as the clue does. On a level this size the practical order is to clear the short entries first — they use up the vowels and common consonants, and what remains in the tray narrows the long answers considerably. The clues themselves lean on everyday phrasing rather than crossword shorthand, so read them literally before looking for a trick.
The United Arab Emirates - Sheikh Zayed episode covers 8 levels, numbered 1982 to 1989. Move to level 1987 or level 1989, or go back to the Word Hike hub, which indexes 5,749 levels and 719 episodes.