Word Lanes Level 10489 Answers
8 clues solved and verified
This page gives the complete, verified answers for Word Lanes Level 10489, part of the Levels 10401-10500 block. Level 10489 contains 8 clues, each one solved and then typed back into the live Fanatee Inc app so that every answer on this page matches the word the game actually accepts. These are among the hardest levels in the game, with obscure trivia and compound answers that reward the crossing-letter method. Below you will find each clue paired with its exact answer in a clean two-column table, followed by a word-by-word breakdown that explains why each solution fits its lane, how long it is, and which letters it hands to the crossing clues. If a lane is fighting you, start with the longest answer in the level: it releases the most crossing letters and usually collapses the rest of the stack. Because Word Lanes randomises level order per player after Level 12, the number printed on your screen may not be the number here - if the clues below are not the ones you are looking at, use the Clue Search Tool and type any word from your clue instead of hunting by number. You can also browse the neighbouring levels further down this page, jump back to the full 10401-10500 index, open the complete level list, or read the Tips for tactics that work on every tier. Answers verified by senior editor Dmitri Ivanov.
Level 10489 Clues and Answers
| Clue | Answer |
|---|---|
| Bets, gambles, flutters | WAGERS |
| Collections kept in a museum or library | HOLDINGS |
| Female deity | GODDESS |
| Film about a disabled man and an estranged brother | RAINMAN |
| Salt __, part of a cruet set | CELLAR |
| The power unit of an engine, most cars have 4 or 6 | CYLINDER |
| Translated play by Lope de Vega: The Dog in the __ | MANGER |
| Travels/discovers new territory | EXPLORES |
Word-by-Word Breakdown
WAGERS 6 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "Bets, gambles, flutters" asks for more than one, and WAGERS fits. It ties with CELLAR for the shortest lane here; wait for crossings before committing.
HOLDINGS 8 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "Collections kept in a museum or library" asks for more than one, and HOLDINGS fits. It ties with CYLINDER for the longest lane in Level 10489 at 8 letters, so either one opens up the most crossings.
GODDESS 7 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "Female deity" asks for more than one, and GODDESS fits. The doubled D is a giveaway once one crossing lands on it.
RAINMAN 7 letters - reading "Film about a disabled man and an estranged brother" literally points to RAINMAN. GODDESS in this level is the same length, so check the crossing letters before you commit.
CELLAR 6 letters - the clue is a fill-in-the-blank: CELLAR completes the phrase the puzzle is looking for. The doubled L is a giveaway once one crossing lands on it.
CYLINDER 8 letters - the clue "The power unit of an engine, most cars have 4 or 6" describes CYLINDER directly. It begins with C and ends with R; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.
MANGER 6 letters - the clue is a fill-in-the-blank: MANGER completes the phrase the puzzle is looking for. It begins with M and ends with R; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.
EXPLORES 8 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "Travels/discovers new territory" asks for more than one, and EXPLORES fits. The trailing S is often the first letter a crossing clue hands you.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many clues are in Word Lanes Level 10489?
Level 10489 has 8 clues, each with a verified answer.
What if my Level 10489 looks different?
After Level 12, Word Lanes randomises level order per player. Your game may show this puzzle under a different number. Use the Clue Search tool on the homepage to find any clue by text.
Where are the answers verified?
Every answer is entered into the live Fanatee app by senior editor Dmitri Ivanov to confirm the game accepts it before publishing.
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