Word Lanes Level 2697 Answers

ASTRAY 6 letters - "Away from the wrong path" is a straight definition, and ASTRAY is the word that matches. It ties with THEFLY for the shortest lane here; wait for crossings before committing.

THEFLY 6 letters - the adverb ending narrows the options - "Cronenberg sci-fi horror about buzzy insect" leads to THEFLY. ASTRAY in this level is the same length, so check the crossing letters before you commit.

RHAPSODY 8 letters - "George Gershwin composed one in Blue" leads to RHAPSODY by definition. It ties with VERAWANG for the longest lane in Level 2697 at 8 letters, so either one opens up the most crossings.

BRIBING 7 letters - the present participle ending narrows the options - "Gifting money in return for an illegal benefit" leads to BRIBING. It begins with B and ends with G; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

VERAWANG 8 letters - "One of the best-known names in bridal wear" is a straight definition, and VERAWANG is the word that matches. It opens with an uncommon V, which makes it a strong anchor for the lanes it crosses.

CYCLOPS 7 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "One-eyed mythological creature" asks for more than one, and CYCLOPS fits. The trailing S is often the first letter a crossing clue hands you.

POTATOES 8 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "Sam Gamgee spoke fondly of them" asks for more than one, and POTATOES fits. It begins with P and ends with S; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

SNAILS 6 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "Shelled molluscs, very slow movers" asks for more than one, and SNAILS fits. It begins with S and ends with S; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.