Word Lanes Level 473 Answers
8 clues solved and verified
This page gives the complete, verified answers for Word Lanes Level 473, part of the Levels 401-500 block. Level 473 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 401-500 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 473 Clues and Answers
| Clue | Answer |
|---|---|
| A state brought on by irritation and annoyance | AGGRAVATION |
| Court joker | JESTER |
| Grocery store vehicle | CART |
| In autumn, the days start to get __ | SHORTER |
| Rooms where food is cured over a fire | SMOKEHOUSES |
| Sci-fi genre devoted to the Industrial Revolution | STEAMPUNK |
| The arm of a shirt | SLEEVE |
| The first American president | WASHINGTON |
Word-by-Word Breakdown
AGGRAVATION 11 letters - "A state brought on by irritation and annoyance" is a straight definition, and AGGRAVATION is the word that matches. It ties with SMOKEHOUSES for the longest lane in Level 473 at 11 letters, so either one opens up the most crossings.
JESTER 6 letters - the clue "Court joker" describes JESTER directly. It opens with an uncommon J, which makes it a strong anchor for the lanes it crosses.
CART 4 letters - "Grocery store vehicle" leads to CART by definition. It is the shortest lane here; leave it until the crossings make it obvious.
SHORTER 7 letters - the clue is a fill-in-the-blank: SHORTER completes the phrase the puzzle is looking for. It begins with S and ends with R; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.
SMOKEHOUSES 11 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "Rooms where food is cured over a fire" asks for more than one, and SMOKEHOUSES fits. The trailing S is often the first letter a crossing clue hands you.
STEAMPUNK 9 letters - the clue "Sci-fi genre devoted to the Industrial Revolution" describes STEAMPUNK directly. It begins with S and ends with K; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.
SLEEVE 6 letters - "The arm of a shirt" leads to SLEEVE by definition. The doubled E is a giveaway once one crossing lands on it.
WASHINGTON 10 letters - reading "The first American president" literally points to WASHINGTON. It opens with an uncommon W, which makes it a strong anchor for the lanes it crosses.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many clues are in Word Lanes Level 473?
Level 473 has 8 clues, each with a verified answer.
What if my Level 473 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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