Word Lanes Level 499 Answers
8 clues solved and verified
This page gives the complete, verified answers for Word Lanes Level 499, part of the Levels 401-500 block. Level 499 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 499 Clues and Answers
| Clue | Answer |
|---|---|
| An orange tree fruit | PERSIMMON |
| Dark form that is cast from the light on an object | SHADOW |
| Description of the contents of a course of study | SYLLABUS |
| Nationality of Olympic gymnast Kohei Uchimura | JAPANESE |
| One who steers a ship | HELMSMAN |
| Sunrise, dawn | COCKCROW |
| Tasty shelled nut with green seed | PISTACHIO |
| The name Wendy was made popular by this story | PETERPAN |
Word-by-Word Breakdown
PERSIMMON 9 letters - "An orange tree fruit" is a straight definition, and PERSIMMON is the word that matches. It ties with PISTACHIO for the longest lane in Level 499 at 9 letters, so either one opens up the most crossings.
SHADOW 6 letters - the clue "Dark form that is cast from the light on an object" describes SHADOW directly. It is the shortest lane here; leave it until the crossings make it obvious.
SYLLABUS 8 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "Description of the contents of a course of study" asks for more than one, and SYLLABUS fits. The doubled L is a giveaway once one crossing lands on it.
JAPANESE 8 letters - reading "Nationality of Olympic gymnast Kohei Uchimura" literally points to JAPANESE. It opens with an uncommon J, which makes it a strong anchor for the lanes it crosses.
HELMSMAN 8 letters - "One who steers a ship" is a straight definition, and HELMSMAN is the word that matches. SYLLABUS in this level is the same length, so check the crossing letters before you commit.
COCKCROW 8 letters - the clue "Sunrise, dawn" describes COCKCROW directly. It begins with C and ends with W; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.
PISTACHIO 9 letters - "Tasty shelled nut with green seed" leads to PISTACHIO by definition. It begins with P and ends with O; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.
PETERPAN 8 letters - reading "The name Wendy was made popular by this story" literally points to PETERPAN. It begins with P and ends with N; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many clues are in Word Lanes Level 499?
Level 499 has 8 clues, each with a verified answer.
What if my Level 499 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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