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Word Craze Level 8972 Answers

All 36 clues and answers for Word Craze Level 8972. Every clue and solution from the Endless Challenge pack (levels 2785-13164), with letter counts and a word-by-word breakdown.

36 clues 7-9 letters Longest: ASSERTIVE (+11 tied) Endless Challenge pack

Word Craze Level 8972 answers are listed in full below. This level sits in the Endless Challenge pack (levels 2785-13164) and packs 36 picture-and-trivia clues onto a single board. Every answer below is drawn from the game's own level data and laid out clue by clue, so you can scan straight to the one you need. Solutions run from 7 letters at the short end up to 9 letters at the long end, with ASSERTIVE, HINDSIGHT, FANATICAL, ASSAILANT, WASHCYCLE, SHUFFLING, FEROCIOUS, REARRANGE, GOLFCLUBS, COMBATIVE, APOSTOLIC and CALLATAXI tied as the longest at 9 letters. Because Word Craze mixes photo puzzles, fill-in-the-blank song lyrics, and straight trivia, a single board can swing from easy to tough in a few taps, which is why having the full solved list in front of you protects your streak.

The quickest route through Level 8972 is to lock in the longest words first: every long answer you place drops shared letters into the shorter crossing entries, which then almost fill themselves. Use the All Clues and Answers table to jump straight to the clue that has you stuck, tap Copy to grab the word without a typo, then open the Word-by-Word Breakdown when you want the exact letter pattern behind a solution.

Cleared the board? Level 8973 continues the Endless Challenge run, or open the full Endless Challenge pack to browse every level in the set. New to Word Craze? The Tips guide walks through the tactics that clear boards fastest.

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All 36 Clues and Answers

ClueAnswerLettersCopy
Rooming-house convenience: HOTPLATE 8
Remaining leery of: TRUSTING 8
Fiddled (with): TINKERED 8
Monkey business: MISCHIEF 8
Of prime importance: CARDINAL 8
Riding like Lady Godiva: BAREBACK 8
Erudite: EDUCATED 8
Hospital supply: VASELINE 8
Pathways of current: CIRCUITS 8
Balance: EQUALIZE 8
Tiny conductor of heat or electricity: NANOTUBE 8
Exposed as false: DEBUNKED 8
Pleasure-associated neurotransmitter: DOPAMINE 8
They're good at hits: TURNOUTS 8
Confidently self-assured: ASSERTIVE 9
Wisdom that occurs after an event: HINDSIGHT 9
Overly enthusiastic or obsessed: FANATICAL 9
Violent attacker: ASSAILANT 9
First phase of a laundry operation: WASHCYCLE 9
Act of mixing up cards before you deal them: SHUFFLING 9
Savagely fearsome, like a wild animal: FEROCIOUS 9
Change the order of: REARRANGE 9
Sporting establishments: GOLFCLUBS 9
Someone who is _________ is aggressive and eager to fight: COMBATIVE 9
Relating to the early disciples of Jesus Christ: APOSTOLIC 9
You may do this if you don't want to drive: CALLATAXI 9
To teach an employee new skills for a different role: RETRAIN 7
At 828 meters, the Burj ___ is the world's tallest building: KHALIFA 7
A hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins, as well as the level of glucose in the blood: INSULIN 7
Sign that prevents someone from entering somewhere: KEEPOUT 7
Recorded in black and white: WRITTEN 7
Glass doors may lead to one: BALCONY 7
Of little consequence: TRIVIAL 7
Regard as comparable: EQUATES 7
Governmental ban on trade with a particular country: EMBARGO 7
Sad, like some farewells: TEARFUL 7

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Word-by-Word Breakdown

01
Rooming-house convenience: HOTPLATE

HOTPLATE has 8 letters - 3 vowels and 5 consonants. It reuses letters (8 tiles, 7 distinct), which speeds things up once a few cells are filled.

02
Remaining leery of: TRUSTING

TRUSTING has 8 letters - 2 vowels and 6 consonants. It reuses letters (8 tiles, 7 distinct), which speeds things up once a few cells are filled.

03
Fiddled (with): TINKERED

TINKERED has 8 letters - 3 vowels and 5 consonants. It reuses letters (8 tiles, 7 distinct), which speeds things up once a few cells are filled.

04
Monkey business: MISCHIEF

MISCHIEF has 8 letters - 3 vowels and 5 consonants. It reuses letters (8 tiles, 7 distinct), which speeds things up once a few cells are filled.

05
Of prime importance: CARDINAL

CARDINAL has 8 letters - 3 vowels and 5 consonants. It reuses letters (8 tiles, 7 distinct), which speeds things up once a few cells are filled.

06
Riding like Lady Godiva: BAREBACK

BAREBACK has 8 letters - 3 vowels and 5 consonants. It reuses letters (8 tiles, 6 distinct), which speeds things up once a few cells are filled.

07
Erudite: EDUCATED

EDUCATED has 8 letters - 4 vowels and 4 consonants. It reuses letters (8 tiles, 6 distinct), which speeds things up once a few cells are filled.

08
Hospital supply: VASELINE

VASELINE has 8 letters - 4 vowels and 4 consonants. It reuses letters (8 tiles, 7 distinct), which speeds things up once a few cells are filled.

09
Pathways of current: CIRCUITS

CIRCUITS has 8 letters - 3 vowels and 5 consonants. It reuses letters (8 tiles, 6 distinct), which speeds things up once a few cells are filled.

10
Balance: EQUALIZE

EQUALIZE has 8 letters - 5 vowels and 3 consonants. It reuses letters (8 tiles, 7 distinct), which speeds things up once a few cells are filled.

11
Tiny conductor of heat or electricity: NANOTUBE

NANOTUBE has 8 letters - 4 vowels and 4 consonants. It reuses letters (8 tiles, 7 distinct), which speeds things up once a few cells are filled.

12
Exposed as false: DEBUNKED

DEBUNKED has 8 letters - 3 vowels and 5 consonants. It reuses letters (8 tiles, 6 distinct), which speeds things up once a few cells are filled.

13
Pleasure-associated neurotransmitter: DOPAMINE

DOPAMINE has 8 letters - 4 vowels and 4 consonants.

14
They're good at hits: TURNOUTS

TURNOUTS has 8 letters - 3 vowels and 5 consonants. It reuses letters (8 tiles, 6 distinct), which speeds things up once a few cells are filled.

15
Confidently self-assured: ASSERTIVE

ASSERTIVE has 9 letters - 4 vowels and 5 consonants, including a double S. It is tied for the longest answer in Level 8972 at 9 letters, so placing it early opens the most crossing letters.

16
Wisdom that occurs after an event: HINDSIGHT

HINDSIGHT has 9 letters - 2 vowels and 7 consonants. It is tied for the longest answer in Level 8972 at 9 letters, so placing it early opens the most crossing letters.

17
Overly enthusiastic or obsessed: FANATICAL

FANATICAL has 9 letters - 4 vowels and 5 consonants. It is tied for the longest answer in Level 8972 at 9 letters, so placing it early opens the most crossing letters.

18
Violent attacker: ASSAILANT

ASSAILANT has 9 letters - 4 vowels and 5 consonants, including a double S. It is tied for the longest answer in Level 8972 at 9 letters, so placing it early opens the most crossing letters.

19
First phase of a laundry operation: WASHCYCLE

WASHCYCLE has 9 letters - 2 vowels and 7 consonants. It is tied for the longest answer in Level 8972 at 9 letters, so placing it early opens the most crossing letters.

20
Act of mixing up cards before you deal them: SHUFFLING

SHUFFLING has 9 letters - 2 vowels and 7 consonants, including a double F. It is tied for the longest answer in Level 8972 at 9 letters, so placing it early opens the most crossing letters.

21
Savagely fearsome, like a wild animal: FEROCIOUS

FEROCIOUS has 9 letters - 5 vowels and 4 consonants. It is tied for the longest answer in Level 8972 at 9 letters, so placing it early opens the most crossing letters.

22
Change the order of: REARRANGE

REARRANGE has 9 letters - 4 vowels and 5 consonants, including a double R. It is tied for the longest answer in Level 8972 at 9 letters, so placing it early opens the most crossing letters.

23
Sporting establishments: GOLFCLUBS

GOLFCLUBS has 9 letters - 2 vowels and 7 consonants. It is tied for the longest answer in Level 8972 at 9 letters, so placing it early opens the most crossing letters.

24
Someone who is _________ is aggressive and eager to fight: COMBATIVE

COMBATIVE has 9 letters - 4 vowels and 5 consonants. It is tied for the longest answer in Level 8972 at 9 letters, so placing it early opens the most crossing letters.

25
Relating to the early disciples of Jesus Christ: APOSTOLIC

APOSTOLIC has 9 letters - 4 vowels and 5 consonants. It is tied for the longest answer in Level 8972 at 9 letters, so placing it early opens the most crossing letters.

26
You may do this if you don't want to drive: CALLATAXI

CALLATAXI has 9 letters - 4 vowels and 5 consonants, including a double L. It is tied for the longest answer in Level 8972 at 9 letters, so placing it early opens the most crossing letters.

27
To teach an employee new skills for a different role: RETRAIN

RETRAIN has 7 letters - 3 vowels and 4 consonants. It is one of the shortest answers here, so leave it until crossing letters narrow it down.

28
At 828 meters, the Burj ___ is the world's tallest building: KHALIFA

KHALIFA has 7 letters - 3 vowels and 4 consonants. It is one of the shortest answers here, so leave it until crossing letters narrow it down.

29
A hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins, as well as the level of glucose in the blood: INSULIN

INSULIN has 7 letters - 3 vowels and 4 consonants. It is one of the shortest answers here, so leave it until crossing letters narrow it down.

30
Sign that prevents someone from entering somewhere: KEEPOUT

KEEPOUT has 7 letters - 4 vowels and 3 consonants, including a double E. It is one of the shortest answers here, so leave it until crossing letters narrow it down.

31
Recorded in black and white: WRITTEN

WRITTEN has 7 letters - 2 vowels and 5 consonants, including a double T. It is one of the shortest answers here, so leave it until crossing letters narrow it down.

32
Glass doors may lead to one: BALCONY

BALCONY has 7 letters - 2 vowels and 5 consonants. It is one of the shortest answers here, so leave it until crossing letters narrow it down.

33
Of little consequence: TRIVIAL

TRIVIAL has 7 letters - 3 vowels and 4 consonants. It is one of the shortest answers here, so leave it until crossing letters narrow it down.

34
Regard as comparable: EQUATES

EQUATES has 7 letters - 4 vowels and 3 consonants. It is one of the shortest answers here, so leave it until crossing letters narrow it down.

35
Governmental ban on trade with a particular country: EMBARGO

EMBARGO has 7 letters - 3 vowels and 4 consonants. It is one of the shortest answers here, so leave it until crossing letters narrow it down.

36
Sad, like some farewells: TEARFUL

TEARFUL has 7 letters - 3 vowels and 4 consonants. It is one of the shortest answers here, so leave it until crossing letters narrow it down.

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Strategy for Level 8972

Level 8972 is part of the Endless Challenge pack (levels 2785-13164). Start with the longest answers (ASSERTIVE, HINDSIGHT, FANATICAL, ASSAILANT, WASHCYCLE, SHUFFLING, FEROCIOUS, REARRANGE, GOLFCLUBS, COMBATIVE, APOSTOLIC and CALLATAXI, all 9 letters) to maximize crossing letters. Browse the full Endless Challenge pack or visit Tips for more strategies.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many clues are in Word Craze Level 8972?
Word Craze Level 8972 contains 36 clues in the Endless Challenge pack.
What is the longest answer in Level 8972?
ASSERTIVE, HINDSIGHT, FANATICAL, ASSAILANT, WASHCYCLE, SHUFFLING, FEROCIOUS, REARRANGE, GOLFCLUBS, COMBATIVE, APOSTOLIC and CALLATAXI are tied as the longest, all 9 letters.
What pack is Level 8972 in?
Level 8972 is in the Endless Challenge pack (levels 2785-13164).
How often are these answers updated?
This level's answers are compiled from the game's level data and reviewed by our editorial team. The page was last updated on August 1, 2026.

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