Word Lanes Level 651 Answers

PHEASANT 8 letters - ""Ring-necked" bird hunted in North America" is a straight definition, and PHEASANT is the word that matches. It ties with DRINKING for the longest lane in Level 651 at 8 letters, so either one opens up the most crossings.

PONZI 5 letters - the clue "Fraudulent scheme that deceives investors" describes PONZI directly. WIDTH in this level is the same length, so check the crossing letters before you commit.

PARTIAL 7 letters - "Incomplete, unfinished" leads to PARTIAL by definition. It begins with P and ends with L; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

WIDTH 5 letters - reading "It is multiplied by height to find area" literally points to WIDTH. It opens with an uncommon W, which makes it a strong anchor for the lanes it crosses.

STRIKER 7 letters - "Someone who downs tools at work" is a straight definition, and STRIKER is the word that matches. It begins with S and ends with R; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

DRINKING 8 letters - the present participle ending narrows the options - "Tom Waits wrote The Piano Has Been doing this" leads to DRINKING. It begins with D and ends with G; use any crossing letters you already have to confirm it.

RABIES 6 letters - the plural form is the giveaway here - "Viral disease acquired from the bite of dogs" asks for more than one, and RABIES fits. The trailing S is often the first letter a crossing clue hands you.

BABY 4 letters - reading "Who you shouldn't throw out with the bath water" literally points to BABY. It is the shortest lane here; leave it until the crossings make it obvious.

SUMMER 6 letters - the clue is a fill-in-the-blank: SUMMER completes the phrase the puzzle is looking for. The doubled M is a giveaway once one crossing lands on it.