Word Hike Level 1242 Answers
32 clues on this level, right on the game average of 33.
All 32 Clues for Level 1242
Clue text is exactly as the game words it, in level order.
| # | Clue | Answer | Letters | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | A hidden device designed to cause harm or injury to the unsuspecting victim | BOOBYTRAP | 9 | |
| #2 | The larval stage of a butterfly or moth, which has a long, segmented body | CATERPILLAR | 11 | |
| #3 | Makes an earnest request or plea for something | APPEALS | 7 | |
| #4 | An academic degree in business administration | MBA | 3 | |
| #5 | Injured by a blow or impact, resulting in discoloration of the skin | BRUISED | 7 | |
| #6 | A large, non-venomous snake that kills its prey by constriction | BOA | 3 | |
| #7 | A small, flat piece of material attached to something larger for identification or convenience | TAB | 3 | |
| #8 | A musical instrument consisting of a circular frame with small metal jingles attached, played by shaking or striking it | TAMBOURINE | 10 | |
| #9 | Devices used to measure or keep track of time, such as clocks and watches | TIMEPIECES | 10 | |
| #10 | To give permission or permit something | ALLOW | 5 | |
| #11 | A large, flat area of land with few trees or other features | PLAIN | 5 | |
| #12 | Large, gray mammals with long trunks and tusks, native to Africa and Asia | ELEPHANTS | 9 | |
| #13 | To grow or change over time, or to bring something into existence | DEVELOP | 7 | |
| #14 | To be extremely happy or excited | OVERJOY | 7 | |
| #15 | Relating to the statistical analysis of risk and probability in insurance and finance | ACTUARIAL | 9 | |
| #16 | Separate or disconnected from others or something else | APART | 5 | |
| #17 | A boat or ship used to transport people or goods across a body of water | FERRY | 5 | |
| #18 | Parallel to the ground, or extending in a level direction | HORIZONTAL | 10 | |
| #19 | Not clear or sharply defined, or difficult to perceive or understand | INDISTINCT | 10 | |
| #20 | To apply pressure to a surface with a back-and-forth motion | RUB | 3 | |
| #21 | The length of time that a person or thing has existed | AGE | 3 | |
| #22 | One more of something, or a different one from the one previously mentioned | ANOTHER | 7 | |
| #23 | Not, lacking, or without | NON | 3 | |
| #24 | A visual representation of information or data | DIAGRAM | 7 | |
| #25 | In addition, also, or moreover | FURTHERMORE | 11 | |
| #26 | Having a pleasing taste or flavor | DELICIOUS | 9 | |
| #27 | Can Be Recycled: Credit card, in slang | PLASTIC | 7 | |
| #28 | Can Be Recycled: Spin-the-______ | BOTTLE | 6 | |
| #29 | Can Be Recycled: Book-page material | PAPER | 5 | |
| #30 | Can Be Recycled: Vessel without handles | JAR | 3 | |
| #31 | Can Be Recycled: Cereal box material | CARDBOARD | 9 | |
| #32 | Tin or aluminum container | CAN | 3 |
How Level 1242 Breaks Down
This is level 1242 of Word Hike, titled "Can Be Recycled", part of the Argentina - Grape Harvest Festival episode. It carries 32 clues, which is right on the game-wide average of 33. Answers range from 3 to 11 letters, the longest being CATERPILLAR.
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 Argentina - Grape Harvest Festival episode covers 8 levels, numbered 1238 to 1245. Move to level 1241 or level 1243, or go back to the Word Hike hub, which indexes 5,749 levels and 719 episodes.
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How to Solve a Word Hike Level
The order that clears a board fastest.
Read what you are given
Letters, tiles or clues — count them before you start. That constraint is the strongest filter you have.
Anchor with the answers you are sure of
Each confirmed answer narrows the ones it touches, so the easy entries are worth the first minute.
Work outwards
Follow the chain from what you have placed rather than jumping around the board.