Word Lanes Level 5491 Answers

SEAGULLS 8 letters - Word Lanes strips the space, so SEAGULLS goes into the lane as one unbroken run of 8 letters. It ties with TERIYAKI for the longest lane in Level 5491 at 8 letters, so either one opens up the most crossings.

GEAR 4 letters - the clue "A toothed wheel that allows movement in a vehicle" describes GEAR directly. It ties with DANK for the shortest lane here; wait for crossings before committing.

DANK 4 letters - "Damp in an unpleasant way or musty" leads to DANK by definition. At just 4 letters, it is a quick fill - the crossing letters from longer answers should confirm it.

TERIYAKI 8 letters - reading "Glossy Japanese soy sauce marinade" literally points to TERIYAKI. SEAGULLS in this level is the same length, so check the crossing letters before you commit.

RIPTIDE 7 letters - "Offshore current drags the unfortunate out to sea" is a straight definition, and RIPTIDE is the word that matches. It begins with R and ends with E; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

PRIZES 6 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "Rewards for winning competitions" asks for more than one, and PRIZES fits. The trailing S is often the first letter a crossing clue hands you.

CONSOLE 7 letters - "The Xbox is this type of system" leads to CONSOLE by definition. It begins with C and ends with E; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

WEARY 5 letters - reading "To be tired of or reluctant to see more of" literally points to WEARY. It opens with an uncommon W, which makes it a strong anchor for the lanes it crosses.

MADISON 7 letters - the clue is a fill-in-the-blank: MADISON completes the phrase the puzzle is looking for. It begins with M and ends with N; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.