Word Craze Level 10,497
Answers

38 linked answers, in play order with letter counts.

OCEANLINER

All 38 clues and answers

ClueAnswerLetters
Lox, e.g.:SALMON6
Copier additives:TONERS6
It may follow a bow:ENCORE6
With enthusiasm:AVIDLY6
Like a baker's hands?FLOURY6
Know-it-alls:SWAMIS6
Treasure hunters' finds:TROVES6
Tuck et al.:FRIARS6
Qaddafi, e.g.:LIBYAN6
Slender pet:FERRET6
Informal conversation opener:LISTEN6
Tawdry:SORDID6
Like the tops of dunce caps:POINTY6
Nitrogen compounds:AMINES6
To shoot out like a flower:SPROUT6
Inspector ______ is a detective who fights against the forces of Dr. Claw:GADGET6
Type of adhesive tape:SCOTCH6
A gathering for motivation or celebration:HUDDLE6
Reveal to the public:UNVEIL6
Throbbing discomfort of muscles or joints:ACHING6
Fancy term for a smart outfit:ATTIRE6
A ______ shower is an observable celestial event where lights streak across the sky:METEOR6
Equipment for tennis or squash:RACKET6
Causing a stinging sensation:BITING6
To transfer by contact or association:RUBOFF6
The state of having a healthy and sound mind:SANITY6
A large passenger ship, especially one that crosses the sea:OCEANLINER10
AFV's long running show "America's Funniest ____ ______":HOMEVIDEOS10
Thick, fat-rich part of milk suitable for whipping:HEAVYCREAM10
To nullify a law, usually by a court:STRIKEDOWN10
Things that happen or exist at the same time are this:CONCURRENT10
A group of people representing a country at an event:CONTINGENT10
Place to watch stand-up performances:COMEDYCLUB10
State of asking for forgiveness and showing remorse for sins:REPENTANCE10
Had two-way communication, with a person or computer:INTERACTED10
Sympathizes, understands:EMPATHIZES10
People who can see what you're saying:LIPREADERS10
Planner in the military:STRATEGIST10

Word Craze Level 10,497 contains 38 clues, each listed below with its answer and letter count. The longest answer is OCEANLINER at 10 letters.

Word Craze is a clue game rather than a letter game, so the useful thing is the clue text itself — find the exact line you are stuck on rather than reading a bare word list. Answers share the board, so a word you have already solved gives you letters in the ones you have not.

This level sits in the main run. Word Craze numbers its game modes in separate bands, so a jump in the numbering is not a missing level. The 10,401–10,500 block lists every level around this one.

Level 10,497 at a glance
Clues in level38
Longest answerOCEANLINER (10)
Shortest answerSALMON (6)
Average length7.3 letters
Bandmain run
Questions

Word Craze Level 10,497 FAQ

1What is the answer to Word Craze Level 10,497?+
All 38 answers are listed above, each with its letter count.
2How many answers does this level have?+
38, all listed on this page.
3Where do I go next?+
Use the links at the foot of the page for level 10,496 and level 10,498, or browse the whole 10,401–10,500 block.
4Are these answers verified?+
Yes. This puzzle was imported from a structured source record and validated on build. See the method page for exactly what is checked.
How to play

How Word Craze Works

The same three moves solve most Word Craze puzzles, including this one.

1

Read the letter count

Each answer slot shows its length. That alone rules out most candidate words before you think about the clue.

2

Solve the clues you know

Answers share the board, so a confirmed word gives you letters in the ones you have not cracked.

3

Work the crossings

A half-filled slot with two fixed letters is far easier than an empty one. Fill outward from what you already have.

Play smarter

Word Craze Tips & Strategy

Starting with what this particular level teaches you.

1

This level has 38 clues

Every clue is listed below with its answer and letter count. Find the single line you are stuck on rather than reading the whole set.

2

Longest answer is OCEANLINER

At 10 letters it is the most constrained slot here, which usually makes it the easiest to place first.

3

Match the length first

Every answer here shows how many letters it has. If your idea is the wrong length it is wrong, however well it fits the clue.

4

Clues repeat across levels

Word Craze reuses phrasing. If a clue looks familiar you have probably met it before — searching the clue text often finds it faster than browsing the level.

5

Mind the bands

Levels jump from the main run to blocks at 15,000, 20,001 and 25,001. Those are different game modes, not missing levels — check which band your number falls in.

6

Think category, not synonym

Many clues point at a category rather than a direct synonym: "Pouring aid" is FUNNEL, not a word meaning pour.

By the numbers

Word Craze Level 10,497 In Detail

Everything recorded for this puzzle, counted from its source record.

Answers in level38
Longest answerOCEANLINER (10)
Average length7.3 letters
Level10,497
Block10,401–10,500