Wordscapes Level 440 Answers

HERS - That which belongs to her; the possessive case of she, used without a following noun.

HIKE - A long walk.

HIRE - Payment for the temporary use of something.

RISE - The process of or an action or instance of moving upwards or becoming greater.

RISK - A possible, usually negative, outcome, e.g., a danger.

HEIR - Someone who inherits, or is designated to inherit, the property of another.

IRKS - Third-person singular simple present indicative form of irk.

SIRE - A lord, master, or other person in authority, most commonly used vocatively.

IRES - Third-person singular simple present indicative form of ire.

SKIER - Someone who skis.

SHIRE - Former administrative area of Britain; a county.

SHIRK - To avoid, especially a duty, responsibility, etc.; to stay away from.

HIKER - One who hikes, especially frequently.

SHRIEK - A sharp, shrill outcry or scream; a shrill wild cry such as is caused by sudden or extreme terror, pain, or the like.