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 | ESSENCES | 8 | |
| #2 | The sound or action made when something is being sprayed or spit out in small drops | SPLUTTER | 8 | |
| #3 | A metal tube a glassmaker uses to expand and shape glass | BLOWPIPES | 9 | |
| #4 | A black bird that is often associated with being a bad omen | CROW | 4 | |
| #5 | When one has the legal right to possess or control | OWNS | 4 | |
| #6 | Tiny insects that are known for their collective and hardworking nature | ANTS | 4 | |
| #7 | Illuminating component used in many electronic devices | LED | 3 | |
| #8 | Protective covering for a phone or tablet | CASE | 4 | |
| #9 | Rotating indicator used to select a phone number | DIAL | 4 | |
| #10 | Gentle back-and-forth movement of a tree in the wind | SWAY | 4 | |
| #11 | Fixing one's gaze intensely at something or someone | STARE | 5 | |
| #12 | Gradually coming into view or becoming known | EMERGING | 8 | |
| #13 | Highly developed or sophisticated | ADVANCED | 8 | |
| #14 | Automated teller machine for banking transactions | ATM | 3 | |
| #15 | Feeling unwell or experiencing health issues | SICK | 4 | |
| #16 | Referring to a person, thing, or idea that is near or recently mentioned | THIS | 4 | |
| #17 | What you do when you’ve got some sick rhymes | RAP | 3 | |
| #18 | Nicknames used to describe people, sometimes not so kindly | EPITHETS | 8 | |
| #19 | Trying to outdo someone in a competition or contest | RIVALING | 8 | |
| #20 | Holds things firmly together, like glue or tape | BINDS | 5 | |
| #21 | When you can't find something, like your keys or your mind | LOST | 4 | |
| #22 | What you do when you don't want to leave a certain place | STAY | 4 | |
| #23 | That annoying pain you feel when something hurts | ACHE | 4 | |
| #24 | Vast body of water that covers most of the Earth's surface | SEA | 3 | |
| #25 | Farming tool used to break up soil or clear snow | PLOW | 4 | |
| #26 | Sticky substances used to pave roads or waterproof roofs | TARS | 4 | |
| #27 | Starting fresh, like turning over a new leaf | ANEW | 4 | |
| #28 | Comes and goes in waves, like a fickle flame | REMITTENT | 9 | |
| #29 | Hormone that can make a woman's life a rollercoaster | ESTROGEN | 8 | |
| #30 | Pushing hard towards a goal, like a determined runner | STRIVING | 8 | |
| #31 | Topic We Discuss: Games, athletics, and the thrill of competition | SPORTS | 6 | |
| #32 | Topic We Discuss: The messy world of power, promises, and public opinion | POLITICS | 8 | |
| #33 | Topic We Discuss: Mother Nature's whims, from rainbows to thunderstorms | WEATHER | 7 | |
| #34 | Topic We Discuss: What keeps your attention, like a gripping novel | INTEREST | 8 | |
| #35 | Topic We Discuss: Entertainment on stage, screen, or your favorite streaming platform | SHOW | 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.
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