Word Lanes Level 490 Answers
8 clues solved and verified
This page gives the complete, verified answers for Word Lanes Level 490, part of the Levels 401-500 block. Level 490 contains 8 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 490 Clues and Answers
| Clue | Answer |
|---|---|
| Baby | INFANT |
| Lost actor O'Quinn or former footballer Bradshaw | TERRY |
| Opposite of days | NIGHTS |
| Removes moisture from the air | DEHUMIDIFIES |
| Singer-comedian star of Beaches | BETTEMIDLER |
| Transforms into a beautiful swan in the story | UGLYDUCKLING |
| Uno plus dos (Spa.) | TRES |
| Winnie the Pooh loves this jar and its content | HONEYPOT |
Word-by-Word Breakdown
INFANT 6 letters - "Baby" is a straight definition, and INFANT is the word that matches. NIGHTS in this level is the same length, so check the crossing letters before you commit.
TERRY 5 letters - the clue "Lost actor O'Quinn or former footballer Bradshaw" describes TERRY directly. The doubled R is a giveaway once one crossing lands on it.
NIGHTS 6 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "Opposite of days" asks for more than one, and NIGHTS fits. The trailing S is often the first letter a crossing clue hands you.
DEHUMIDIFIES 12 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "Removes moisture from the air" asks for more than one, and DEHUMIDIFIES fits. It ties with UGLYDUCKLING for the longest lane in Level 490 at 12 letters, so either one opens up the most crossings.
BETTEMIDLER 11 letters - "Singer-comedian star of Beaches" is a straight definition, and BETTEMIDLER is the word that matches. The doubled T is a giveaway once one crossing lands on it.
UGLYDUCKLING 12 letters - the present participle ending narrows the options - "Transforms into a beautiful swan in the story" leads to UGLYDUCKLING. At 12 letters this is a long lane - place it early to unlock the maximum number of crossings.
TRES 4 letters - "Uno plus dos (Spa.)" leads to TRES by definition. It is the shortest lane here; leave it until the crossings make it obvious.
HONEYPOT 8 letters - reading "Winnie the Pooh loves this jar and its content" literally points to HONEYPOT. It begins with H and ends with T; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many clues are in Word Lanes Level 490?
Level 490 has 8 clues, each with a verified answer.
What if my Level 490 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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