Word Lanes Level 2497 Answers
8 clues solved and verified
This page gives the complete, verified answers for Word Lanes Level 2497, part of the Levels 2401-2500 block. Level 2497 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 sit in the intermediate band, where the order turns random, clues start using wordplay, and multi-word answers appear. 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 2401-2500 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 2497 Clues and Answers
| Clue | Answer |
|---|---|
| Benefits Supervisor __, by Lucian Freud | SLEEPING |
| Courtesy title added to a male name on an envelope | ESQUIRE |
| He famously painted his mother in Grey and Black | WHISTLER |
| One who testifies for a cause or for someone | WITNESS |
| Song by Duran Duran: __ Like the Wolf | HUNGRY |
| Stupidity | IDIOCY |
| Transition metal Ta, used in electronic components | TANTALUM |
| __ and Scully, the protagonists of The X-Files | MULDER |
Word-by-Word Breakdown
SLEEPING 8 letters - the clue is a fill-in-the-blank: SLEEPING completes the phrase the puzzle is looking for. It ties with WHISTLER for the longest lane in Level 2497 at 8 letters, so either one opens up the most crossings.
ESQUIRE 7 letters - the clue "Courtesy title added to a male name on an envelope" describes ESQUIRE directly. WITNESS in this level is the same length, so check the crossing letters before you commit.
WHISTLER 8 letters - "He famously painted his mother in Grey and Black" leads to WHISTLER by definition. It opens with an uncommon W, which makes it a strong anchor for the lanes it crosses.
WITNESS 7 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "One who testifies for a cause or for someone" asks for more than one, and WITNESS fits. The doubled S is a giveaway once one crossing lands on it.
HUNGRY 6 letters - the clue is a fill-in-the-blank: HUNGRY completes the phrase the puzzle is looking for. It ties with IDIOCY for the shortest lane here; wait for crossings before committing.
IDIOCY 6 letters - the clue "Stupidity" describes IDIOCY directly. It begins with I and ends with Y; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.
TANTALUM 8 letters - "Transition metal Ta, used in electronic components" leads to TANTALUM by definition. It begins with T and ends with M; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.
MULDER 6 letters - the clue is a fill-in-the-blank: MULDER completes the phrase the puzzle is looking for. It begins with M and ends with R; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many clues are in Word Lanes Level 2497?
Level 2497 has 8 clues, each with a verified answer.
What if my Level 2497 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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