Word Lanes Level 5499 Answers
8 clues solved and verified
This page gives the complete, verified answers for Word Lanes Level 5499, part of the Levels 5401-5500 block. Level 5499 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 are advanced levels, leaning on cultural references, lateral thinking, and longer answers. 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 5401-5500 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 5499 Clues and Answers
| Clue | Answer |
|---|---|
| A close business partner or colleague | ASSOCIATE |
| A method for doing something | TECHNIQUE |
| A person is this when they have a job | EMPLOYED |
| Another word for sleep | SLUMBER |
| Joint capital of the Canaries, with Santa Cruz | LASPALMAS |
| Nickname of Equatorial Guinea swimmer Eric | THEEEL |
| Overeating | GLUTTONY |
| Secret agent comedy series by Brooks and Henry | GETSMART |
Word-by-Word Breakdown
ASSOCIATE 9 letters - "A close business partner or colleague" is a straight definition, and ASSOCIATE is the word that matches. It ties with TECHNIQUE for the longest lane in Level 5499 at 9 letters, so either one opens up the most crossings.
TECHNIQUE 9 letters - the clue "A method for doing something" describes TECHNIQUE directly. ASSOCIATE in this level is the same length, so check the crossing letters before you commit.
EMPLOYED 8 letters - the past tense ending narrows the options - "A person is this when they have a job" leads to EMPLOYED. It begins with E and ends with D; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.
SLUMBER 7 letters - reading "Another word for sleep" literally points to SLUMBER. It begins with S and ends with R; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.
LASPALMAS 9 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "Joint capital of the Canaries, with Santa Cruz" asks for more than one, and LASPALMAS fits. The trailing S is often the first letter a crossing clue hands you.
THEEEL 6 letters - the clue "Nickname of Equatorial Guinea swimmer Eric" describes THEEEL directly. It is the shortest lane here; leave it until the crossings make it obvious.
GLUTTONY 8 letters - "Overeating" leads to GLUTTONY by definition. The doubled T is a giveaway once one crossing lands on it.
GETSMART 8 letters - reading "Secret agent comedy series by Brooks and Henry" literally points to GETSMART. It begins with G 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 5499?
Level 5499 has 8 clues, each with a verified answer.
What if my Level 5499 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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