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Word Lanes Answers Level 8561

Word Lanes Level 8561 Answers

7 clues solved and verified

This page gives the complete, verified answers for Word Lanes Level 8561, part of the Levels 8501-8600 block. Level 8561 contains 7 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 among the hardest levels in the game, with obscure trivia and compound answers that reward the crossing-letter method. 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 8501-8600 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 8561 Clues and Answers

ClueAnswer
A cat's eye __ repels evil and clears obstacles GEMSTONE
A simpler term for masticating CHEWING
A sweet Italian spread made from hazelnuts NUTELLA
Amount of food per person PORTION
Female head of an extended family MATRIARCH
Found on a bike and part of a necklace CHAIN
Root with a zing, used in teas, curries, cakes GINGER

Word-by-Word Breakdown

GEMSTONE 8 letters - the clue is a fill-in-the-blank: GEMSTONE completes the phrase the puzzle is looking for. It begins with G and ends with E; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

CHEWING 7 letters - the present participle ending narrows the options - "A simpler term for masticating" leads to CHEWING. NUTELLA in this level is the same length, so check the crossing letters before you commit.

NUTELLA 7 letters - "A sweet Italian spread made from hazelnuts" leads to NUTELLA by definition. The doubled L is a giveaway once one crossing lands on it.

PORTION 7 letters - reading "Amount of food per person" literally points to PORTION. It begins with P and ends with N; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

MATRIARCH 9 letters - "Female head of an extended family" is a straight definition, and MATRIARCH is the word that matches. It is the longest answer in Level 8561, so solving it first exposes the most crossing letters.

CHAIN 5 letters - the clue "Found on a bike and part of a necklace" describes CHAIN directly. It is the shortest lane here; leave it until the crossings make it obvious.

GINGER 6 letters - "Root with a zing, used in teas, curries, cakes" leads to GINGER by definition. It begins with G 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 8561?

Level 8561 has 7 clues, each with a verified answer.

What if my Level 8561 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.

Verified by Dmitri Ivanov - Word Lanes senior editor. Last updated July 30, 2026. Dmitri Ivanov

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