Word Lanes Level 5011 Answers

CAY 3 letters - CAY is a short, common word - the clue "Castaway, Rum, or Elbow in the Bahamas" gives it away with a straight definition. It ties with FOE for the shortest lane here; wait for crossings before committing.

SPACEX 6 letters - the clue "Elon Musk's project to put a person on Mars" describes SPACEX directly. It begins with S and ends with X; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

CANDYMAN 8 letters - "Hook-handed demon whose name is said five times" leads to CANDYMAN by definition. BABAYAGA in this level is the same length, so check the crossing letters before you commit.

FOE 3 letters - FOE is a short, common word - the clue "Mortal enemy" gives it away with a straight definition. At just 3 letters, it is a quick fill - the crossing letters from longer answers should confirm it.

FIXATES 7 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "Obsesses about, focuses on" asks for more than one, and FIXATES fits. The trailing S is often the first letter a crossing clue hands you.

ADDICTIVE 9 letters - the clue "Of a harmful substance that creates dependence" describes ADDICTIVE directly. It ties with DISCOVERY for the longest lane in Level 5011 at 9 letters, so either one opens up the most crossings.

DISCOVERY 9 letters - "Shark Week channel" leads to DISCOVERY by definition. It begins with D and ends with Y; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

MOO 3 letters - MOO is a short, common word - the clue "What a cow says" gives it away with a straight definition. The doubled O is a giveaway once one crossing lands on it.

BABAYAGA 8 letters - "Witch of Russian folklore" is a straight definition, and BABAYAGA is the word that matches. It begins with B and ends with A; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.