Word Craze Level 496
Answers
50 linked answers, in play order with letter counts.
All 50 clues and answers
| Clue | Answer | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| Not doing much disciplining | PERMISSIVE | 10 |
| Something that you can give or take is this | EXPENDABLE | 10 |
| Something that limits someone's freedom is this | RESTRICTIVE | 11 |
| Before the first chapter in a book | TITLEPAGE | 9 |
| What the foundation is built on of | CORNERSTONE | 11 |
| I waited 'til I saw the sun is a line in this song by Norah Jones | DONTKNOWWHY | 11 |
| To return to your old ways | BACKSLIDE | 9 |
| Medical care of farm animals | VETERINARY | 10 |
| Popular pairing with steak au poivre | CABERNET | 8 |
| ______ Mae, the US government-sponsored mortgage company | FANNIE | 6 |
| Postmen put letters into this gap | MAILSLOT | 8 |
| Not yet sleeping | STILLUP | 7 |
| Involuntary response to a stimulus | REFLEX | 6 |
| Routine used to make you "glow" | SKINCARE | 8 |
| Machines used for cleaning and smoothing an ice rink | ZAMBONIS | 8 |
| A post-______ is done after death | MORTEM | 6 |
| Impedes or hinders | INHIBITS | 8 |
| What are these "fruit" candies? | ROLLUPS | 7 |
| The Citadel of Herat was built by Alexander the Great in this country | AFGHANISTAN | 11 |
| Hallmark purchase | BIRTHDAYCARD | 12 |
| Somewhat correct, but not entirely | MOREORLESS | 10 |
| Something completely unwarranted is this | GRATUITOUS | 10 |
| Communication between minds | TELEPATHY | 9 |
| Charges less than a competitor | UNDERCUTS | 9 |
| What is this term for something controlled by the law? | STATUTORY | 9 |
| Reigning champion | TITLEHOLDER | 11 |
| Not seen or registered | UNNOTICED | 9 |
| In the Bible, Jesus does this on the Sea of Galilee | WALKSONWATER | 12 |
| Openly controversial opinions, informally | HOTTAKES | 8 |
| Of essential importance | NECESSARY | 9 |
| Touched lightly and gently | BRUSHED | 7 |
| Something, e.g. a document, that is no longer legally recognized is this | INVALID | 7 |
| Happened not long ago. | RECENT | 6 |
| Shoes without fastenings | SLIPONS | 7 |
| If something is very powerful or effective, it is this | POTENT | 6 |
| Concerns that cause anxiety about possible problems | WORRIES | 7 |
| Empty or available areas | SPACES | 6 |
| Rude; insulting | OFFENSIVE | 9 |
| Bravery in the midst of a terrifying situation | COURAGE | 7 |
| Communicating verbally | TALKING | 7 |
| Soaks something in water to extract flavors | INFUSES | 7 |
| Bon Jovi: "It's now or _____" | NEVER | 5 |
| Prince: "I only wanted to see you laughing in the ______ rain" | PURPLE | 6 |
| What is the wooden club called in this sport? | BAT | 3 |
| Bone that can be found on a pirate flag | SKULL | 5 |
| Prince: "I never wanted to be your _______ lover" | WEEKEND | 7 |
| What is the first name of this actor who played Forrest Gump? | TOM | 3 |
| Bon Jovi: "Just a face in the _____" | CROWD | 5 |
| This shaker is often found next to salt | PEPPER | 6 |
| Bon Jovi: "Better stand tall when they're calling you ___" | OUT | 3 |
Word Craze Level 496 contains 50 clues, each listed below with its answer and letter count. The longest answer is BIRTHDAYCARD at 12 letters.
Word Craze is a clue game rather than a letter game, so the useful thing is the clue text itself — find the exact line you are stuck on rather than reading a bare word list. Answers share the board, so a word you have already solved gives you letters in the ones you have not.
This level sits in the main run. Word Craze numbers its game modes in separate bands, so a jump in the numbering is not a missing level. The 401–500 block lists every level around this one.
Word Craze Level 496 FAQ
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How Word Craze Works
The same three moves solve most Word Craze puzzles, including this one.
Read the letter count
Each answer slot shows its length. That alone rules out most candidate words before you think about the clue.
Solve the clues you know
Answers share the board, so a confirmed word gives you letters in the ones you have not cracked.
Work the crossings
A half-filled slot with two fixed letters is far easier than an empty one. Fill outward from what you already have.
Word Craze Tips & Strategy
Starting with what this particular level teaches you.
This level has 50 clues
Every clue is listed below with its answer and letter count. Find the single line you are stuck on rather than reading the whole set.
Longest answer is BIRTHDAYCARD
At 12 letters it is the most constrained slot here, which usually makes it the easiest to place first.
Match the length first
Every answer here shows how many letters it has. If your idea is the wrong length it is wrong, however well it fits the clue.
Clues repeat across levels
Word Craze reuses phrasing. If a clue looks familiar you have probably met it before — searching the clue text often finds it faster than browsing the level.
Mind the bands
Levels jump from the main run to blocks at 15,000, 20,001 and 25,001. Those are different game modes, not missing levels — check which band your number falls in.
Think category, not synonym
Many clues point at a category rather than a direct synonym: "Pouring aid" is FUNNEL, not a word meaning pour.
Word Craze Level 496 In Detail
Everything recorded for this puzzle, counted from its source record.
| Answers in level | 50 |
|---|---|
| Longest answer | BIRTHDAYCARD (12) |
| Average length | 7.8 letters |
| Level | 496 |
| Block | 401–500 |
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