Word Lanes Level 10311 Answers

NSYNC 5 letters - "Band with which Justin Timberlake found fame" is a straight definition, and NSYNC is the word that matches. It ties with GUMBY for the shortest lane here; wait for crossings before committing.

COMETS 6 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "Bill Haley's backing band" asks for more than one, and COMETS fits. The trailing S is often the first letter a crossing clue hands you.

BRINDLE 7 letters - "Brownish, tawny animal fur" leads to BRINDLE by definition. It begins with B and ends with E; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

GROTTO 6 letters - reading "Cave, often flooded, sometimes religious" literally points to GROTTO. The doubled T is a giveaway once one crossing lands on it.

GYRATING 8 letters - the present participle ending narrows the options - "Circular movement of the hips as in a dance" leads to GYRATING. It ties with HOLLOWAY for the longest lane in Level 10311 at 8 letters, so either one opens up the most crossings.

GUMBY 5 letters - the clue "Green clay children's character" describes GUMBY directly. NSYNC in this level is the same length, so check the crossing letters before you commit.

FORTY 5 letters - "Number of winks people catch when sleeping" leads to FORTY by definition. It begins with F and ends with Y; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

GIRONA 6 letters - reading "One of Catalonia's four provinces" literally points to GIRONA. It begins with G and ends with A; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

HOLLOWAY 8 letters - the clue is a fill-in-the-blank: HOLLOWAY completes the phrase the puzzle is looking for. The doubled L is a giveaway once one crossing lands on it.