Word Lanes Level 5894 Answers

HOLLIES 7 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "Bushes with Latin name Ilex, popular at Xmas" asks for more than one, and HOLLIES fits. The doubled L is a giveaway once one crossing lands on it.

ENGLAND 7 letters - the clue "Country where London Bridge fell down, probably" describes ENGLAND directly. HOLLIES in this level is the same length, so check the crossing letters before you commit.

HEDGEHOG 8 letters - "Nocturnal spiny mammal" leads to HEDGEHOG by definition. It begins with H and ends with G; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

SPLINT 6 letters - reading "Occurs when your shin and calf muscles strain" literally points to SPLINT. It ties with DIRHAM for the shortest lane here; wait for crossings before committing.

NECKLACES 9 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "Pieces of jewelry that might match earrings" asks for more than one, and NECKLACES fits. It is the longest answer in Level 5894, so solving it first exposes the most crossing letters.

UNBAKED 7 letters - the past tense ending narrows the options - "Raw, not cooked, like a cake or bread" leads to UNBAKED. It begins with U and ends with D; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

BANGLES 7 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "Simple bracelets" asks for more than one, and BANGLES fits. The trailing S is often the first letter a crossing clue hands you.

AFFLECK 7 letters - reading "The Ben who was half of power couple "Bennifer"" literally points to AFFLECK. The doubled F is a giveaway once one crossing lands on it.

DIRHAM 6 letters - "Unit of currency in Dubai" is a straight definition, and DIRHAM is the word that matches. It begins with D and ends with M; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.