Word Lanes Level 549 Answers
8 clues solved and verified
This page gives the complete, verified answers for Word Lanes Level 549, part of the Levels 501-600 block. Level 549 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 501-600 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 549 Clues and Answers
| Clue | Answer |
|---|---|
| A portable device, like a smartphone | HANDHELD |
| Cancer of the connective tissues | SARCOMA |
| Completely solid with no light passing through | OPAQUE |
| Dorothy __, high street women's fashion retailer | PERKINS |
| Jelly in bones, nutrient source for ancient people | MARROW |
| Outfit worn to a fancy-dress party | COSTUME |
| The English one lies between France and Britain | CHANNEL |
| The kind of Evening painted by Rousseau in 1886 | CARNIVAL |
Word-by-Word Breakdown
HANDHELD 8 letters - Word Lanes strips the space, so HANDHELD goes into the lane as one unbroken run of 8 letters. It ties with CARNIVAL for the longest lane in Level 549 at 8 letters, so either one opens up the most crossings.
SARCOMA 7 letters - the clue "Cancer of the connective tissues" describes SARCOMA directly. PERKINS in this level is the same length, so check the crossing letters before you commit.
OPAQUE 6 letters - "Completely solid with no light passing through" leads to OPAQUE by definition. It ties with MARROW for the shortest lane here; wait for crossings before committing.
PERKINS 7 letters - the clue is a fill-in-the-blank: PERKINS completes the phrase the puzzle is looking for. The trailing S is often the first letter a crossing clue hands you.
MARROW 6 letters - "Jelly in bones, nutrient source for ancient people" is a straight definition, and MARROW is the word that matches. The doubled R is a giveaway once one crossing lands on it.
COSTUME 7 letters - the clue "Outfit worn to a fancy-dress party" describes COSTUME directly. It begins with C and ends with E; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.
CHANNEL 7 letters - "The English one lies between France and Britain" leads to CHANNEL by definition. The doubled N is a giveaway once one crossing lands on it.
CARNIVAL 8 letters - reading "The kind of Evening painted by Rousseau in 1886" literally points to CARNIVAL. It begins with C and ends with L; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many clues are in Word Lanes Level 549?
Level 549 has 8 clues, each with a verified answer.
What if my Level 549 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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