Daily word puzzle
Bridge Words
Span 55
· Five bridges to build
Before you play
Short words can have surprisingly different jobs. Look for a word that fits the definition on one side and a name, expression, or second meaning on the other.
A gentle nudge
Try saying a possible answer in a short sentence. Can the same word express each clue, even if its meaning changes?
Check a bridge
Each reveal below shows one matched clue pair, its answer, and why the word fits. Open only the bridge you want to check.
Bridge 1: reveal the pair and answer
eat noisily ↔ Edvard ___
MUNCH
To munch is to eat noisily. Munch is also the surname of painter Edvard Munch.
Bridge 2: reveal the pair and answer
unresolved ↔ ___ sesame
OPEN
An unresolved matter is still open. Open also completes the expression “open sesame.”
Bridge 3: reveal the pair and answer
say ↔ complete
UTTER
To utter is to say something. Utter can also mean complete or total, as in “utter silence.”
Bridge 4: reveal the pair and answer
sample ↔ preference
TASTE
To taste something is to sample it. Your taste is also your preference in things such as food, music, or clothes.
Bridge 5: reveal the pair and answer
sing wordlessly ↔ electrical buzz
HUM
To hum is to sing without words. A hum can also be the low, steady buzz of electrical equipment.
Reveal the keystone and theme
MOUTH
The initials of MUNCH, OPEN, UTTER, TASTE, and HUM spell MOUTH. These words describe things you can do with your mouth.
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