Word Lanes Level 495 Answers
12 clues solved and verified
This page gives the complete, verified answers for Word Lanes Level 495, part of the Levels 401-500 block. Level 495 contains 12 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 495 Clues and Answers
| Clue | Answer |
|---|---|
| "The __ of miracles is past" | AGE |
| A __ feeling, an instinctive reaction | GUT |
| Apostle previously called Saul | PAUL |
| First name of action movie star Diesel | VIN |
| Inherited lung disease abbreviated CF: cystic __ | FIBROSIS |
| Liquid that doesn't mix with water | OIL |
| Man-made barrier to control the flow of a river | WEIR |
| Number of events in an Olympic biathlon | TWO |
| Purchase | BUY |
| Sports battle, wooden stick for lighting a fire | MATCH |
| Treat and eliminate a disease or illness | CURE |
| Worldwide, international | GLOBAL |
Word-by-Word Breakdown
AGE 3 letters - the clue is a fill-in-the-blank: AGE completes the phrase the puzzle is looking for. It ties with GUT for the shortest lane here; wait for crossings before committing.
GUT 3 letters - the clue is a fill-in-the-blank: GUT completes the phrase the puzzle is looking for. At just 3 letters, it is a quick fill - the crossing letters from longer answers should confirm it.
PAUL 4 letters - "Apostle previously called Saul" leads to PAUL by definition. At just 4 letters, it is a quick fill - the crossing letters from longer answers should confirm it.
VIN 3 letters - VIN is a short, common word - the clue "First name of action movie star Diesel" gives it away with a straight definition. It opens with an uncommon V, which makes it a strong anchor for the lanes it crosses.
FIBROSIS 8 letters - the clue is a fill-in-the-blank: FIBROSIS completes the phrase the puzzle is looking for. It is the longest answer in Level 495, so solving it first exposes the most crossing letters.
OIL 3 letters - OIL is a short, common word - the clue "Liquid that doesn't mix with water" gives it away with a straight definition. AGE in this level is the same length, so check the crossing letters before you commit.
WEIR 4 letters - "Man-made barrier to control the flow of a river" leads to WEIR by definition. It opens with an uncommon W, which makes it a strong anchor for the lanes it crosses.
TWO 3 letters - TWO is a short, common word - the clue "Number of events in an Olympic biathlon" gives it away with a straight definition. It begins with T and ends with O; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.
BUY 3 letters - BUY is a short, common word - the clue "Purchase" gives it away with a straight definition. It begins with B and ends with Y; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.
MATCH 5 letters - the clue "Sports battle, wooden stick for lighting a fire" describes MATCH directly. It begins with M and ends with H; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.
CURE 4 letters - "Treat and eliminate a disease or illness" leads to CURE by definition. It begins with C and ends with E; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.
GLOBAL 6 letters - reading "Worldwide, international" literally points to GLOBAL. It begins with G and ends with L; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many clues are in Word Lanes Level 495?
Level 495 has 12 clues, each with a verified answer.
What if my Level 495 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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