Word Lanes Level 486 Answers
8 clues solved and verified
This page gives the complete, verified answers for Word Lanes Level 486, part of the Levels 401-500 block. Level 486 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 486 Clues and Answers
| Clue | Answer |
|---|---|
| Act of painting someone's nails | MANICURE |
| Badly-behaved, disobedient | NAUGHTY |
| Chinese language spoken by over 730 million people | MANDARIN |
| Free-floating blood cell | CORPUSCLE |
| Intoxicating drinks are __ | ALCOHOLIC |
| Lasting indefinitely | PERMANENT |
| Robert Graves' novel about a Roman emperor: I __ | CLAUDIUS |
| You might carry the food to a picnic in one | BASKET |
Word-by-Word Breakdown
MANICURE 8 letters - "Act of painting someone's nails" is a straight definition, and MANICURE is the word that matches. MANDARIN in this level is the same length, so check the crossing letters before you commit.
NAUGHTY 7 letters - the clue "Badly-behaved, disobedient" describes NAUGHTY directly. It begins with N and ends with Y; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.
MANDARIN 8 letters - "Chinese language spoken by over 730 million people" leads to MANDARIN by definition. It begins with M and ends with N; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.
CORPUSCLE 9 letters - reading "Free-floating blood cell" literally points to CORPUSCLE. It ties with ALCOHOLIC for the longest lane in Level 486 at 9 letters, so either one opens up the most crossings.
ALCOHOLIC 9 letters - the clue is a fill-in-the-blank: ALCOHOLIC completes the phrase the puzzle is looking for. It begins with A and ends with C; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.
PERMANENT 9 letters - the clue "Lasting indefinitely" describes PERMANENT directly. It begins with P and ends with T; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.
CLAUDIUS 8 letters - the clue is a fill-in-the-blank: CLAUDIUS completes the phrase the puzzle is looking for. The trailing S is often the first letter a crossing clue hands you.
BASKET 6 letters - reading "You might carry the food to a picnic in one" literally points to BASKET. It is the shortest lane here; leave it until the crossings make it obvious.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many clues are in Word Lanes Level 486?
Level 486 has 8 clues, each with a verified answer.
What if my Level 486 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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