Word Lanes Level 5080 Answers

MOTOR 5 letters - "A device that powers vehicles, a type of engine" is a straight definition, and MOTOR is the word that matches. TEXAS in this level is the same length, so check the crossing letters before you commit.

OVERINFLATE 11 letters - Word Lanes strips the space, so OVERINFLATE goes into the lane as one unbroken run of 11 letters. No visible gap in the lane, so count the full 11 boxes before guessing.

HAIR 4 letters - "Broadway musical about hippie counterculture" leads to HAIR by definition. At just 4 letters, it is a quick fill - the crossing letters from longer answers should confirm it.

ENTANGLEMENT 12 letters - reading "Complicated relationship that one can't get out of" literally points to ENTANGLEMENT. It ties with EXTRASENSORY for the longest lane in Level 5080 at 12 letters, so either one opens up the most crossings.

EXTRASENSORY 12 letters - "Like a sixth sense perception" is a straight definition, and EXTRASENSORY is the word that matches. At 12 letters this is a long lane - place it early to unlock the maximum number of crossings.

PARADE 6 letters - the clue "Procession, cortege" describes PARADE directly. It begins with P and ends with E; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

TEXAS 5 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "The Lone Star State, home of the Dallas Cowboys" asks for more than one, and TEXAS fits. The trailing S is often the first letter a crossing clue hands you.

FAMOUS 6 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "Well-known, like a celebrity" asks for more than one, and FAMOUS fits. It begins with F and ends with S; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

CAB 3 letters - CAB is a short, common word - the clue "Yellow car for hire in the United States" gives it away with a straight definition. It is the shortest lane here; leave it until the crossings make it obvious.