Word Lanes Level 397 Answers (8 Clues)

Q: What pack is Level 397 in?

Level 397 is in the Giant Sequoias pack. Browse the full pack for all its levels.

Q: What is the first answer in Level 397?

The first clue is "Confounds, bewilders" and the answer is BAFFLES. Next up: Level 398.

Word Lanes Level 397 answers are listed below — this level belongs to the Giant Sequoias pack. There are 8 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 398, or browse all levels in the Giant Sequoias pack. Return to the Word Lanes hub and the daily archive.

All 8 Clues — Level 397

Word Lanes Level 397 — 8 Clues

#	Clue	Answer	Letters
01	Confounds, bewilders	BAFFLES	7
02	Egg whites whipped with sugar	MERINGUE	8
03	Elimination tournament at end of NBA season	PLAYOFFS	8
04	John __ Booth, assassin of Abraham Lincoln	WILKES	6
05	Person who steals goods from a home at night	BURGLAR	7
06	Sighthound, skinny running dog	WHIPPET	7
07	Taking care of, tending to	NURSING	7
08	This Beatle imagined a hypothetical world	LENNON	6

Letter Breakdown

01 Confounds, bewilders BAFFLES 7 letters — 2 vowels, 5 consonants, double F, 6 unique

02 Egg whites whipped with sugar MERINGUE 8 letters — 4 vowels, 4 consonants, 7 unique

03 Elimination tournament at end of NBA season PLAYOFFS 8 letters — 2 vowels, 6 consonants, double F, 7 unique

04 John __ Booth, assassin of Abraham Lincoln WILKES 6 letters — 2 vowels, 4 consonants

05 Person who steals goods from a home at night BURGLAR 7 letters — 2 vowels, 5 consonants, 6 unique

06 Sighthound, skinny running dog WHIPPET 7 letters — 2 vowels, 5 consonants, double P, 6 unique

07 Taking care of, tending to NURSING 7 letters — 2 vowels, 5 consonants, 6 unique

08 This Beatle imagined a hypothetical world LENNON 6 letters — 2 vowels, 4 consonants, double N, 4 unique

3 Tips for Word Lanes Level 397

TIP 01

Fill the longest lane first

Word Lanes Level 397 has 8 words. Always place the longest word first — PLAYOFFS (8 letters). Every confirmed letter in that lane immediately narrows the candidates for adjacent positions, and the shorter lanes fall into place almost automatically.

TIP 02

Letters are freely reusable

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.

TIP 03

Pack context narrows the vocabulary

Level 397 is part of the Giant Sequoias pack. Pack themes cluster the vocabulary — if you know the theme, bias toward related words. After this level, head to Level 398 to keep your streak going.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1What are the answers for Word Lanes Level 397?

Word Lanes Level 397 has 8 clues. The answers are: Confounds, bewilders → BAFFLES, Egg whites whipped with sugar → MERINGUE, Elimination tournament at end of NBA season → PLAYOFFS, John __ Booth, assassin of Abraham Lincoln → WILKES, Person who steals goods from a home at night → BURGLAR, Sighthound, skinny running dog → WHIPPET, Taking care of, tending to → NURSING, This Beatle imagined a hypothetical world → LENNON. Return to the Word Lanes hub for more levels.

Q2How many clues are in Level 397?

Level 397 has 8 clue-answer pairs in the Giant Sequoias pack. Browse the full Word Lanes answer archive for all levels.

Q3What pack is Level 397 in?

Level 397 is in the Giant Sequoias pack. Browse the full pack for all its levels.

Q4What is the first answer in Level 397?

The first clue is "Confounds, bewilders" and the answer is BAFFLES. Next up: Level 398.

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