Word Lanes Level 2259 Answers

LUNCH 5 letters - "A midday meal" is a straight definition, and LUNCH is the word that matches. KENYA in this level is the same length, so check the crossing letters before you commit.

TREATMENT 9 letters - the clue is a fill-in-the-blank: TREATMENT completes the phrase the puzzle is looking for. It begins with T and ends with T; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

BOUQUET 7 letters - "Floral item held by a bride" leads to BOUQUET by definition. It begins with B and ends with T; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

KENYA 5 letters - reading "Home nation of athletics champion Brigid Kosgei" literally points to KENYA. It opens with an uncommon K, which makes it a strong anchor for the lanes it crosses.

SLIPPERS 8 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "Soft, comfortable footwear for around the house" asks for more than one, and SLIPPERS fits. The doubled P is a giveaway once one crossing lands on it.

DIRECT 6 letters - the clue "Straightforward" describes DIRECT directly. It begins with D and ends with T; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

CONNECTICUT 11 letters - "This US state's capital is Hartford" leads to CONNECTICUT by definition. It is the longest answer in Level 2259, so solving it first exposes the most crossing letters.

TOE 3 letters - TOE is a short, common word - the clue "Tic tac this, or noughts and crosses" gives it away with a straight definition. It is the shortest lane here; leave it until the crossings make it obvious.

CHIEFTAINS 10 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "Tribal leaders" asks for more than one, and CHIEFTAINS fits. The trailing S is often the first letter a crossing clue hands you.