Word Lanes Level 9480 Answers
8 clues solved and verified
This page gives the complete, verified answers for Word Lanes Level 9480, part of the Levels 9401-9500 block. Level 9480 contains 8 clues, each one solved and then typed back into the live Fanatee Inc app so that every answer on this page matches the word the game actually accepts. These are among the hardest levels in the game, with obscure trivia and compound answers that reward the crossing-letter method. Below you will find each clue paired with its exact answer in a clean two-column table, followed by a word-by-word breakdown that explains why each solution fits its lane, how long it is, and which letters it hands to the crossing clues. If a lane is fighting you, start with the longest answer in the level: it releases the most crossing letters and usually collapses the rest of the stack. Because Word Lanes randomises level order per player after Level 12, the number printed on your screen may not be the number here - if the clues below are not the ones you are looking at, use the Clue Search Tool and type any word from your clue instead of hunting by number. You can also browse the neighbouring levels further down this page, jump back to the full 9401-9500 index, open the complete level list, or read the Tips for tactics that work on every tier. Answers verified by senior editor Dmitri Ivanov.
Level 9480 Clues and Answers
| Clue | Answer |
|---|---|
| Birth island of Freddie Mercury | ZANZIBAR |
| Collection and study of postage and printing stamps | PHILATELY |
| Early name for a bowler hat | BILLYCOCK |
| Haughty, arrogantly pompous or self-important | UPPITY |
| Laborious, requiring great effort | ONEROUS |
| Pride of the royal navy in Pirates of the Caribbean | DAUNTLESS |
| Southernmost capital city of Europe | VALLETTA |
| __ the lead, an idiom for shirking or malingering | SWINGING |
Word-by-Word Breakdown
ZANZIBAR 8 letters - "Birth island of Freddie Mercury" is a straight definition, and ZANZIBAR is the word that matches. It opens with an uncommon Z, which makes it a strong anchor for the lanes it crosses.
PHILATELY 9 letters - the adverb ending narrows the options - "Collection and study of postage and printing stamps" leads to PHILATELY. It ties with BILLYCOCK for the longest lane in Level 9480 at 9 letters, so either one opens up the most crossings.
BILLYCOCK 9 letters - "Early name for a bowler hat" leads to BILLYCOCK by definition. The doubled L is a giveaway once one crossing lands on it.
UPPITY 6 letters - reading "Haughty, arrogantly pompous or self-important" literally points to UPPITY. It is the shortest lane here; leave it until the crossings make it obvious.
ONEROUS 7 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "Laborious, requiring great effort" asks for more than one, and ONEROUS fits. The trailing S is often the first letter a crossing clue hands you.
DAUNTLESS 9 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "Pride of the royal navy in Pirates of the Caribbean" asks for more than one, and DAUNTLESS fits. The doubled S is a giveaway once one crossing lands on it.
VALLETTA 8 letters - "Southernmost capital city of Europe" leads to VALLETTA by definition. It opens with an uncommon V, which makes it a strong anchor for the lanes it crosses.
SWINGING 8 letters - the clue is a fill-in-the-blank: SWINGING completes the phrase the puzzle is looking for. ZANZIBAR in this level is the same length, so check the crossing letters before you commit.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many clues are in Word Lanes Level 9480?
Level 9480 has 8 clues, each with a verified answer.
What if my Level 9480 looks different?
After Level 12, Word Lanes randomises level order per player. Your game may show this puzzle under a different number. Use the Clue Search tool on the homepage to find any clue by text.
Where are the answers verified?
Every answer is entered into the live Fanatee app by senior editor Dmitri Ivanov to confirm the game accepts it before publishing.
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