Word Lanes Level 5340 Answers

YOGIBEAR 8 letters - "Character who is smarter than the average bear" is a straight definition, and YOGIBEAR is the word that matches. It opens with an uncommon Y, which makes it a strong anchor for the lanes it crosses.

QUEASY 6 letters - the clue "Feeling of nausea, upset stomach" describes QUEASY directly. It opens with an uncommon Q, which makes it a strong anchor for the lanes it crosses.

COVENS 6 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "Gatherings of groups of witches" asks for more than one, and COVENS fits. The trailing S is often the first letter a crossing clue hands you.

SCHWERIN 8 letters - reading "Lake, city and palace in north Germany" literally points to SCHWERIN. YOGIBEAR in this level is the same length, so check the crossing letters before you commit.

ALACK 5 letters - "Old timey word expressing dismay" is a straight definition, and ALACK is the word that matches. It is the shortest lane here; leave it until the crossings make it obvious.

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

DEADCENTER 10 letters - Word Lanes strips the space, so DEADCENTER goes into the lane as one unbroken run of 10 letters. It is the longest answer in Level 5340, so solving it first exposes the most crossing letters.

SPIRIT 6 letters - the clue is a fill-in-the-blank: SPIRIT completes the phrase the puzzle is looking for. It begins with S and ends with T; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

ASHIEST 7 letters - "The most pale black, similar hue to fire remains" is a straight definition, and ASHIEST is the word that matches. It begins with A and ends with T; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.