Word Lanes Level 5869 Answers

LEMONADE 8 letters - "Carbonated, refreshing citrus drink" is a straight definition, and LEMONADE is the word that matches. STALKING in this level is the same length, so check the crossing letters before you commit.

FIN 3 letters - FIN is a short, common word - the clue "Fish have a dorsal or perhaps caudal one" gives it away with a straight definition. It ties with NOW for the shortest lane here; wait for crossings before committing.

STALKING 8 letters - the present participle ending narrows the options - "Following creepily, illegally" leads to STALKING. It begins with S and ends with G; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

NOW 3 letters - NOW is a short, common word - the clue "Immediately, right away" 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.

CERAMIC 7 letters - "Like pots or bathroom tiles, anagram of cram ice" is a straight definition, and CERAMIC is the word that matches. It begins with C and ends with C; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

RDJ 3 letters - RDJ is a short, common word - the clue "Robert Downey Jr. in short form" gives it away with a straight definition. It begins with R and ends with J; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

DIPLOMACY 9 letters - "Skill of managing international relations" leads to DIPLOMACY by definition. It ties with GALLERIES for the longest lane in Level 5869 at 9 letters, so either one opens up the most crossings.

STRAWS 6 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "Use these to drink beverages" asks for more than one, and STRAWS fits. The trailing S is often the first letter a crossing clue hands you.

GALLERIES 9 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "Venues that exhibit works of art" asks for more than one, and GALLERIES fits. The doubled L is a giveaway once one crossing lands on it.