Word Lanes Level 5489 Answers
8 clues solved and verified
This page gives the complete, verified answers for Word Lanes Level 5489, part of the Levels 5401-5500 block. Level 5489 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 advanced levels, leaning on cultural references, lateral thinking, and longer answers. 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 5401-5500 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 5489 Clues and Answers
| Clue | Answer |
|---|---|
| Guy __, director of Snatch and Sherlock Holmes | RITCHIE |
| Lofty lie, untruthful story | TALLTALE |
| Metal rods for cooking kebabs on barbecues | SKEWERS |
| Movie franchise, The Fast and the __ | FURIOUS |
| Sister isle of Nicobar isles in the Indian Ocean | ANDAMAN |
| Something handed down by a predecessor | LEGACY |
| Travis Morgan's comic book alter ego | WARLORD |
| What opposites do, pull towards like a magnet | ATTRACT |
Word-by-Word Breakdown
RITCHIE 7 letters - the clue is a fill-in-the-blank: RITCHIE completes the phrase the puzzle is looking for. SKEWERS in this level is the same length, so check the crossing letters before you commit.
TALLTALE 8 letters - the clue "Lofty lie, untruthful story" describes TALLTALE directly. It is the longest answer in Level 5489, so solving it first exposes the most crossing letters.
SKEWERS 7 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "Metal rods for cooking kebabs on barbecues" asks for more than one, and SKEWERS fits. The trailing S is often the first letter a crossing clue hands you.
FURIOUS 7 letters - the clue is a fill-in-the-blank: FURIOUS completes the phrase the puzzle is looking for. It begins with F and ends with S; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.
ANDAMAN 7 letters - "Sister isle of Nicobar isles in the Indian Ocean" is a straight definition, and ANDAMAN is the word that matches. It begins with A and ends with N; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.
LEGACY 6 letters - the clue "Something handed down by a predecessor" describes LEGACY directly. It is the shortest lane here; leave it until the crossings make it obvious.
WARLORD 7 letters - "Travis Morgan's comic book alter ego" leads to WARLORD by definition. It opens with an uncommon W, which makes it a strong anchor for the lanes it crosses.
ATTRACT 7 letters - reading "What opposites do, pull towards like a magnet" literally points to ATTRACT. The doubled T is a giveaway once one crossing lands on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many clues are in Word Lanes Level 5489?
Level 5489 has 8 clues, each with a verified answer.
What if my Level 5489 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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