Word Lanes Level 4059 Answers

SEVEN 5 letters - the clue is a fill-in-the-blank: SEVEN completes the phrase the puzzle is looking for. LAOZI in this level is the same length, so check the crossing letters before you commit.

BLACKHOLE 9 letters - the clue "Even light can't escape this space phenomenon" describes BLACKHOLE directly. It begins with B and ends with E; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

LAOZI 5 letters - "Founder of Taoism in Chinese religion" leads to LAOZI by definition. It begins with L and ends with I; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

SPRAINED 8 letters - the past tense ending narrows the options - "Injured ligaments in wrist or ankle" leads to SPRAINED. It begins with S and ends with D; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

SOUTHPARK 9 letters - "Kenny's orange parka muffles him in this cartoon" is a straight definition, and SOUTHPARK is the word that matches. It begins with S and ends with K; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

COPE 4 letters - the clue "Manage, handle a situation well" describes COPE directly. It is the shortest lane here; leave it until the crossings make it obvious.

COLUMBO 7 letters - "Shabby detective played on TV by Peter Falk" leads to COLUMBO by definition. It begins with C and ends with O; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

SHOPLIFTERS 11 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "Store thieves" asks for more than one, and SHOPLIFTERS fits. It is the longest answer in Level 4059, so solving it first exposes the most crossing letters.

ARREST 6 letters - "Take a criminal into custody" is a straight definition, and ARREST is the word that matches. The doubled R is a giveaway once one crossing lands on it.