Daily word puzzle
Bridge Words
How to Play
Line up matching clues, find the word that fits both, and let five first letters reveal the keystone.
A mug holds coffee. To mug is also to make a face. Move “make a face” opposite “coffee holder,” then build MUG.
Build your five bridges
Find a matching pair
Scan both banks of clues. Each clue on the left has one partner on the right. They may point to different meanings of the same word.
Line up the clues
Drag a clue up or down until its partner sits across from it. Select their bridge, type the connecting word, and press Build.
Look for the keystone
Solved bridges move into place automatically. Their first letters spell a five-letter theme. As letters appear, use that theme to help with the remaining words.
Scoring
A little help
Select the bridge you want help with, then choose Hint. Start with the clue pair; further help unlocks from there.
If the other solved or locked rows already determine the clue pair, there is no charge to confirm it.
When you get stuck
Try another meaning
A clue may be a noun, a verb, a phrase, or a name. “Make a face” points to a verb; “coffee holder” points to a noun. The bridge word can do both jobs.
Read all ten clues
You can solve whichever pair you recognize first. One answer often makes another pairing easier to see.
Use the theme as a check
The keystone connects all five answers. It can suggest a direction, but your word still needs to fit both clues.
A new puzzle every day
Bridge Words is free to play in your browser. A new daily puzzle arrives at midnight Eastern Time, and everyone gets the same puzzle. You do not need an account to play the daily game.
Start with a practice puzzle
The practice collection has three puzzles you can play without signing in. Pick one, take your time, and use its explanation page if you want to understand a bridge after playing.
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