Word Lanes Level 4830 Answers

CONTENDER 9 letters - "Challenger, competitor with a decent chance" is a straight definition, and CONTENDER is the word that matches. It ties with FERDINAND for the longest lane in Level 4830 at 9 letters, so either one opens up the most crossings.

ALCOHOL 7 letters - the clue is a fill-in-the-blank: ALCOHOL completes the phrase the puzzle is looking for. HAUNTED in this level is the same length, so check the crossing letters before you commit.

FERDINAND 9 letters - "His assassination triggered the first World War" leads to FERDINAND by definition. It begins with F and ends with D; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

HAUNTED 7 letters - the past tense ending narrows the options - "Houses inhabited by ghosts, spirits" leads to HAUNTED. It begins with H and ends with D; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

SARONG 6 letters - "Long wrap around skirt popular in many countries" is a straight definition, and SARONG is the word that matches. It ties with THIRST for the shortest lane here; wait for crossings before committing.

TELETHON 8 letters - the clue "TV fundraising event for charity that lasts hours" describes TELETHON directly. It begins with T and ends with N; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

THIRST 6 letters - "The feeling that you need a drink" leads to THIRST by definition. It begins with T and ends with T; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

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

WIDOWS 6 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "Women mourning their deceased husbands" asks for more than one, and WIDOWS fits. It opens with an uncommon W, which makes it a strong anchor for the lanes it crosses.