Word Lanes Level 5403 Answers

EDIT 4 letters - "Change gene sequences" is a straight definition, and EDIT is the word that matches. At just 4 letters, it is a quick fill - the crossing letters from longer answers should confirm it.

BERT 4 letters - the clue "Chimney-cleaner friend of Mary Poppins" describes BERT directly. EDIT in this level is the same length, so check the crossing letters before you commit.

UPCYCLE 7 letters - "Repurpose items, creating more value" leads to UPCYCLE by definition. It begins with U and ends with E; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

SNACK 5 letters - reading "Small nibble eaten between meals" literally points to SNACK. It begins with S and ends with K; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

HYPOCHONDRIA 12 letters - "State of anxiety over imagined illnesses" is a straight definition, and HYPOCHONDRIA is the word that matches. It is the longest answer in Level 5403, so solving it first exposes the most crossing letters.

SAW 3 letters - SAW is a short, common word - the clue "The past tense of see" gives it away with a straight definition. It ties with BAY for the shortest lane here; wait for crossings before committing.

CALIBRATE 9 letters - "To check, fix the measurement of a tool" leads to CALIBRATE by definition. It begins with C and ends with E; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

EMPLOY 6 letters - reading "To hire someone" literally points to EMPLOY. It begins with E and ends with Y; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

BAY 3 letters - BAY is a short, common word - the clue "Window that protrudes, creating more room inside" gives it away with a straight definition. At just 3 letters, it is a quick fill - the crossing letters from longer answers should confirm it.

FEE 3 letters - FEE is a short, common word - the clue "Word before fi-fo-fum that beanstalk Giant says" gives it away with a straight definition. The doubled E is a giveaway once one crossing lands on it.