Word Lanes Level 7493 Answers

RIDDLER 7 letters - "Batman villain with tricky questions" is a straight definition, and RIDDLER is the word that matches. The doubled D is a giveaway once one crossing lands on it.

PRATFALLS 9 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "Comedy tumbles on the buttocks for laughs" asks for more than one, and PRATFALLS fits. It is the longest answer in Level 7493, so solving it first exposes the most crossing letters.

SLEEPIER 8 letters - "Drowsier" leads to SLEEPIER by definition. The doubled E is a giveaway once one crossing lands on it.

TUXEDO 6 letters - reading "Formal black tie attire for men" literally points to TUXEDO. It ties with DRAINS for the shortest lane here; wait for crossings before committing.

ENVIOUS 7 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "Full of desire for something someone else has" asks for more than one, and ENVIOUS fits. The trailing S is often the first letter a crossing clue hands you.

DRAINS 6 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "Openings in the bottoms of sinks and showers" asks for more than one, and DRAINS fits. TUXEDO in this level is the same length, so check the crossing letters before you commit.

BAKLAVA 7 letters - "Pastry made of paper-thin layers with nuts, honey" leads to BAKLAVA by definition. It begins with B and ends with A; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

PAYMENT 7 letters - reading "Sum of money given to another for services" literally points to PAYMENT. It begins with P and ends with T; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

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