Word Lanes Level 480 Answers
10 clues solved and verified
This page gives the complete, verified answers for Word Lanes Level 480, part of the Levels 401-500 block. Level 480 contains 10 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 480 Clues and Answers
| Clue | Answer |
|---|---|
| A major oil spill polluted one in 2010 | GULF |
| Dorothy __, star of Porgy and Bess, Carmen Jones | DANDRIDGE |
| Not fast | SLOW |
| Pugilists is another word for these sportspeople | BOXERS |
| Religious songs and poems of praise | HYMNS |
| Short for a receptacle holding ammunition | MAG |
| Unsuccessful attempts | FAILS |
| Upheaval or disaster, or violent flood | CATACLYSM |
| Vanquish by force | CONQUER |
| Where people looked up info before the internet | ENCYCLOPEDIA |
Word-by-Word Breakdown
GULF 4 letters - "A major oil spill polluted one in 2010" is a straight definition, and GULF is the word that matches. At just 4 letters, it is a quick fill - the crossing letters from longer answers should confirm it.
DANDRIDGE 9 letters - the clue is a fill-in-the-blank: DANDRIDGE completes the phrase the puzzle is looking for. CATACLYSM in this level is the same length, so check the crossing letters before you commit.
SLOW 4 letters - "Not fast" leads to SLOW by definition. It begins with S and ends with W; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.
BOXERS 6 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "Pugilists is another word for these sportspeople" asks for more than one, and BOXERS fits. The trailing S is often the first letter a crossing clue hands you.
HYMNS 5 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "Religious songs and poems of praise" asks for more than one, and HYMNS fits. It begins with H and ends with S; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.
MAG 3 letters - MAG is a short, common word - the clue "Short for a receptacle holding ammunition" gives it away with a straight definition. It is the shortest lane here; leave it until the crossings make it obvious.
FAILS 5 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "Unsuccessful attempts" asks for more than one, and FAILS fits. It begins with F and ends with S; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.
CATACLYSM 9 letters - reading "Upheaval or disaster, or violent flood" literally points to CATACLYSM. It begins with C and ends with M; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.
CONQUER 7 letters - "Vanquish by force" is a straight definition, and CONQUER is the word that matches. It begins with C and ends with R; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.
ENCYCLOPEDIA 12 letters - the clue "Where people looked up info before the internet" describes ENCYCLOPEDIA directly. It is the longest answer in Level 480, so solving it first exposes the most crossing letters.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many clues are in Word Lanes Level 480?
Level 480 has 10 clues, each with a verified answer.
What if my Level 480 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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