Word Hike Level 2,509
Answers
53 linked answers, in play order with letter counts.
All 53 clues and answers
| Clue | Answer | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| False statement; untruthful expression | LIE | 3 |
| Bestow a nickname; knight with a title | DUB | 3 |
| Previously; not more than one time | ONCE | 4 |
| Ready to eat; fruit at its sweetest point | RIPE | 4 |
| Expression of success; behold, it is done | VOILA | 5 |
| Venomous serpent; slithers in jungles | COBRA | 5 |
| Right to claim benefits of hard work | ENTITLEMENT | 11 |
| Letter indicating a Greek symbol | THETA | 5 |
| Sticky substance used to stick things together | PASTE | 5 |
| Shelf above a fireplace used for display | MANTELPIECE | 11 |
| Sly creature that slithers silently | SNAKE | 5 |
| Sounds of teeth grinding in frustration | GNARS | 5 |
| Formal decree issued by authority | EDICT | 5 |
| Illuminating source that banishes darkness | LIGHT | 5 |
| Reducing the status or value of something | DOWNGRADING | 11 |
| Feeling of darkness and sadness | GLOOM | 5 |
| Gentle nudge in the right direction, perhaps | NUDGE | 5 |
| Cosmic payback for actions | KARMA | 5 |
| Young horses ready for the big race | COLTS | 5 |
| Displaying aggression with a fiery attitude | BELLIGERENT | 11 |
| Enmeshed in an unhealthy relationship | CODEPENDENT | 11 |
| Comfy spot for relaxation after a long day | COUCH | 5 |
| Vision worth beholding | SIGHT | 5 |
| Made it through the first cut | SHORTLISTED | 11 |
| Green spears served on dinner plates | ASPARAGUSES | 11 |
| Amount you pay at the cash register | PRICE | 5 |
| Ruler of the Underworld becomes a hot topic | HADES | 5 |
| Fortunate person sadly loses head | LUCKY | 5 |
| Follow path to find hidden treasure | TRAIL | 5 |
| People express opinions in democratic votes | REFERENDUMS | 11 |
| Frequency of occurrence frequently discussed | OFTEN | 5 |
| Adjust to change with skill | ADAPT | 5 |
| Judges considers the matter | DEEMS | 5 |
| Broken piece suggests sharp danger | SHARD | 5 |
| Strived to accomplish, perhaps labored over | ENDEAVOURED | 11 |
| Award named after a snappy dress code | OSCAR | 5 |
| Brings laughter, entertaining and pleasing | AMUSE | 5 |
| Skill and grace in physical performance | ATHLETICISM | 11 |
| Essential for life, crucial | VITAL | 5 |
| Oversees and manages the organization | ADMIN | 5 |
| Self-satisfied and arrogant | SMUG | 4 |
| Cunning and strategical move | PLOY | 4 |
| Wager and gamble on an outcome | BET | 3 |
| In addition, furthermore | AND | 3 |
| First Not Second: Deep affection and strong attachment | LOVE | 4 |
| First Not Second: Small, valuable possessions or trinkets | DIBES | 5 |
| First Not Second: Tool for writing messages on a blank paper | HAND | 4 |
| First Not Second: Quick look at a reflection in a mirror | GLANCE | 6 |
| First Not Second: Globetrotter's boundless adventure | WORLD | 5 |
| First Not Second: Achievement in solving a challenging puzzle | CRACK | 5 |
| First Not Second: Artistic mark left on a clay sculpture | IMPRESSION | 10 |
| First Not Second: Wild event showcasing cowboy skills and bravery | RODEO | 5 |
| First Not Second: Endless tick-tocks that define our existence | TIME | 4 |
Word Hike Level 2,509 sits in Germany - Berlin Wall and holds 53 clues, the longest answer being ENTITLEMENT at 11 letters. That is a large board — levels this full are worked one letter at a time rather than by hunting whole answers, and the list below is easier to scan by length than to read straight through.
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.
There are 4 very short answers threaded between the longer ones here. Those are the ones most often left unfilled — count the empty squares in a run rather than scanning the whole board again.
This level sits in the 2,501–2,600 block, with level 2,508 and level 2,510 linked at the foot of the page.
Word Hike Level 2,509 FAQ
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How Word Hike Works
The same three moves solve most Word Hike puzzles, including this one.
Search the clue
Find the exact wording you are stuck on. Clues identify a line; answers repeat across the game and do not.
Fill the crossings
Long answers are more constrained than short ones. A few intersecting letters usually settle the word before the clue does.
Use the theme
Each hike has a subject, and it shapes the vocabulary even where the clue does not say so.
Word Hike Tips & Strategy
Starting with what this particular level teaches you.
This chain has 53 links
Fill the answers you are sure of first — each confirmed link constrains its neighbours far more than the clue alone.
Longest answer is ENTITLEMENT
At 11 letters it is the most constrained slot on the level, which usually makes it the easiest to place.
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.
Letter counts separate similar clues
Where two clues read alike, the answer length tells them apart instantly. Every answer here carries its count.
Long slots are the easy ones
More squares means more crossings and fewer candidates. Start with the longest empty answer rather than the shortest.
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.
Word Hike Level 2,509 In Detail
Everything recorded for this puzzle, counted from its source record.
| Answers in chain | 53 |
|---|---|
| Longest answer | ENTITLEMENT |
| Average length | 6 letters |
| Level | 2,509 |
| Block | 2,501–2,600 |
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