Word Hike Level 1,542
Answers

19 linked answers, in play order with letter counts.

FRESHWATER

All 19 clues and answers

ClueAnswerLetters
Says something mean that hurts feelingsOFFENDS7
Like some caps and gownsSURGICAL8
Folding clothes will create these linesCREASES7
Small bag used for carrying money and personal itemsPURSE5
Sports brand that is also the name of a cougar-like animalPUMA4
____ support (computer help)TECH4
Avoid or escape from danger or difficultyELUDE5
Sudden drops in statusDOWNFALLS9
Situation of books not making the numbersIMBALANCE9
It may be a surprisePARTY5
Hence, consequentlyTHUS4
Long walk for pleasure or exerciseHIKE4
Rigid and difficult to bendSTIFF5
To deliberately make someone angryPROVOKE7
Warmed up before exercisingLIMBERED8
More unkempt, as a gardenWEEDIER7
Namosi Highlands: They are an important source of this for the surrounding communitiesFRESHWATER10
Namosi Highlands: They are home to rare and endangered this and animal species, including the Fijian crested iguana and the Fiji petrelPLANT5
Namosi Highlands: They are popular among this trail follower and outdoor enthusiast, with several trekking routes offering beautiful views of the landscapeHIKER5

Word Hike Level 1,542 sits in Fiji - Namosi Highlands and holds 19 clues, the longest answer being FRESHWATER at 10 letters. That is a substantial board, enough that checking off what you already have is faster than re-reading the whole list.

This is a clue game, so the useful thing on this page is the clue text itself. If you are stuck on one line, find that exact wording in the table below rather than reading a bare list of answers — clues identify a puzzle far more reliably than answers do, because answers repeat across a game and clues rarely do.

This level has almost no short filler, so it is carried by its longer answers and there is little quick to open it with. Work outward from FRESHWATER and use the crossings it fixes.

This level sits in the 1,501–1,600 block, with level 1,541 and level 1,543 linked at the foot of the page.

Level 1,542 at a glance
PackFiji - Namosi Highlands
Clues here19
Longest answerFRESHWATER (10)
Shortest answerPUMA (4)
Average length6.2 letters
Level1,542
Questions

Word Hike Level 1,542 FAQ

1What is the answer to Word Hike Level 1,542?+
All 19 answers are listed above, each with its letter count.
2How many answers does this level have?+
19, all listed on this page.
3Where do I go next?+
Use the links at the foot of the page for level 1,541 and level 1,543, or browse the whole 1,501–1,600 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 Hike Works

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

1

Search the clue

Find the exact wording you are stuck on. Clues identify a line; answers repeat across the game and do not.

2

Fill the crossings

Long answers are more constrained than short ones. A few intersecting letters usually settle the word before the clue does.

3

Use the theme

Each hike has a subject, and it shapes the vocabulary even where the clue does not say so.

Play smarter

Word Hike Tips & Strategy

Starting with what this particular level teaches you.

1

This chain has 19 links

Fill the answers you are sure of first — each confirmed link constrains its neighbours far more than the clue alone.

2

Longest answer is FRESHWATER

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

3

The clue is the identifier

Answers repeat throughout Word Hike; the clue wording rarely does. Match the exact line and you can be certain you are on the right level.

4

Letter counts separate similar clues

Where two clues read alike, the answer length tells them apart instantly. Every answer here carries its count.

5

Long slots are the easy ones

More squares means more crossings and fewer candidates. Start with the longest empty answer rather than the shortest.

6

Read the whole level

Clues in one hike share a theme, so a line that makes no sense alone often resolves once you have read the others on the same level page.

By the numbers

Word Hike Level 1,542 In Detail

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

Answers in chain19
Longest answerFRESHWATER
Average length6.2 letters
Level1,542
Block1,501–1,600