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PlayEveryday objects and actions. Look for a second meaning hiding in a familiar word.
Daily word puzzle
Bridge Words
Past puzzles
A small collection of three Bridge Words puzzles, each with a playable board and an explanation you can open after solving.
Choose a span
Every puzzle has five bridge words and a hidden keystone. This collection includes three past spans, shown by their original publication date. You can play any of them without signing in; it is a selection, rather than the complete daily archive.
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PlayMostly short answers, with a blend of definitions, expressions, and a familiar name.
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PlayA mix of phrases and familiar names. Look for words that switch between different meanings.
Keep the surprise
The themes and answers stay out of the puzzle list. On each explanation page, choose which help to open so you can keep solving the rest for yourself.
New to Bridge Words?
Start with the matching-clue example, then play a complete practice puzzle. One word bridges two clues; the first letters reveal the theme.
See how it works