Word Lanes Level 5485 answers are listed below — this level belongs to the Coastal Refuge pack. There are 8 clues in this level. Every clue is shown alongside its verified answer word. Use the Copy button on any row to grab an answer without typo risk, or hit Copy All to copy the full set.
Finished this level? Head to Level 5486, or browse all levels in the Coastal Refuge pack. Return to the Word Lanes hub and the daily archive.
| # | Clue | Answer | Letters | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Beach rescuer who carries a red flotation buoy | LIFEGUARD | 9 | |
| 02 | Chemically processed rather than natural fabric | SYNTHETIC | 9 | |
| 03 | Device responsible for Wi-Fi | ROUTER | 6 | |
| 04 | Safe place, a retreat | SANCTUARY | 9 | |
| 05 | Snipping tool for hairdressers | SCISSORS | 8 | |
| 06 | Tripping hazards get in this place, like pets | UNDERFOOT | 9 | |
| 07 | Tubers that grow underground, such as russets | POTATOES | 8 | |
| 08 | __ ball, squeezy globe for calming tempers | STRESS | 6 |
Word Lanes Level 5485 has 8 words. Always place the longest word first — UNDERFOOT (9 letters). Every confirmed letter in that lane immediately narrows the candidates for adjacent positions, and the shorter lanes fall into place almost automatically.
Word Lanes has no single-use restriction on tiles — any letter can appear in as many words as needed. If a word seems impossible, try reversals and common English suffixes (-ED, -ER, -ING, -TION). The Word Lanes hub has every level with verified answers if you need a full reference.
Level 5485 is part of the Coastal Refuge pack. Pack themes cluster the vocabulary — if you know the theme, bias toward related words. After this level, head to Level 5486 to keep your streak going.
Word Lanes levels share the same numbering across all 9 editions. Click any language to see Level 5485 in that language.