Word Hike Level 4,839
Answers

33 linked answers, in play order with letter counts.

TREADSWATER

All 33 clues and answers

ClueAnswerLetters
_____ being (you, for example)HUMAN5
Tourist's residence, Hilton for exampleHOTEL5
Spiritual essenceSOUL4
Fold, as a flagFURL4
Not yet decidedUNSET5
Minor dentsDINGS5
Is active without making progress or falling behindTREADSWATER11
Throw water onDOUSE5
Something to championCAUSE5
Chinese restaurant styleDIMSUM6
Tiny amountDRIB4
An image seen in a mirrorREFLECTION10
Unprocessed ordersBACKLOG7
Develop in a particular wayPLAYOUT7
Person in a detached state?ALASKAN7
Figure skating categoryPAIRS5
Nonmusician's musical instrumentKAZOO5
Dove for homeSLID4
Like a kid who can't sit stillWIGGLY6
Withdrew, with "out"OPTED5
Salk's targetPOLIO5
Cuts into piecesCUTSUP6
Bulk purchaseCASE4
Silly or senselessINANE5
Uses a Smith CoronaTYPES5
Where Doc Savage first appearedPULP4
Auxiliary trackSPUR4
Temporary immobilityPARALYSIS9
The ... in Helsinki is a must-visit for anyone interested in Finnish design historyMUSEUM6
The ... collection from Finnish designers reflects the beauty of the Nordic wildernessTUNTURI7
The iconic ... chair by Finnish designer Olli Mannermaa captures the essence of minimalist designLOKKI5
...glassware is synonymous with Finnish craftsmanship and elegance in home decorIITTALA7
The traditional designs from ... are inspired by the snow and landscapes of Finland's northLAPPI5

Word Hike Level 4,839 sits in Finland - Finnish Design and holds 33 clues, the longest answer being TREADSWATER 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.

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 TREADSWATER and use the crossings it fixes.

This level sits in the 4,801–4,900 block, with level 4,838 and level 4,840 linked at the foot of the page.

Level 4,839 at a glance
PackFinland - Finnish Design
Clues here33
Longest answerTREADSWATER (11)
Shortest answerSOUL (4)
Average length5.7 letters
Level4,839
Questions

Word Hike Level 4,839 FAQ

1What is the answer to Word Hike Level 4,839?+
All 33 answers are listed above, each with its letter count.
2How many answers does this level have?+
33, all listed on this page.
3Where do I go next?+
Use the links at the foot of the page for level 4,838 and level 4,840, or browse the whole 4,801–4,900 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 33 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 TREADSWATER

At 11 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 4,839 In Detail

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

Answers in chain33
Longest answerTREADSWATER
Average length5.7 letters
Level4,839
Block4,801–4,900