Word Lanes Level 7280 Answers

EROICA 6 letters - "Alternative name for Beethoven Symphony No. 3" is a straight definition, and EROICA is the word that matches. It ties with CELINA for the shortest lane here; wait for crossings before committing.

MARYLAND 8 letters - the clue "Baltimore state" describes MARYLAND directly. It begins with M and ends with D; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

CELINA 6 letters - "Bollywood actor Jaitly" leads to CELINA by definition. EROICA in this level is the same length, so check the crossing letters before you commit.

CHRYSALIS 9 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "Hard shell that protects the emerging butterfly" asks for more than one, and CHRYSALIS fits. It ties with ELOPEMENT for the longest lane in Level 7280 at 9 letters, so either one opens up the most crossings.

DAEWOO 6 letters - "Korean motor company with crown-like logo" is a straight definition, and DAEWOO is the word that matches. The doubled O is a giveaway once one crossing lands on it.

ETHNIC 6 letters - the clue "Related to groups by cultural origin or background" describes ETHNIC directly. It begins with E and ends with C; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

SIKASSO 7 letters - "Second-largest city in Mali" leads to SIKASSO by definition. The doubled S is a giveaway once one crossing lands on it.

ELOPEMENT 9 letters - reading "Secret, runaway marriage" literally points to ELOPEMENT. It begins with E and ends with T; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

POCKETS 7 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "Trouser storage" asks for more than one, and POCKETS fits. The trailing S is often the first letter a crossing clue hands you.