Daily word puzzle
Bridge Words
Practice 3
Five bridges to build
Before you play
Objects, actions, and familiar phrases share the same words. Solve a pair wherever you spot one; the first letters will settle into place for you.
A gentle nudge
A phrase with a missing word can make a good anchor. Then check whether your answer fits the clue on the other bank.
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
first episode ↔ ___ light
PILOT
A pilot is a first episode made to introduce a television series. A pilot light is a small flame that can ignite a gas appliance.
Bridge 2: reveal the pair and answer
sold by acre ↔ touch down
LAND
Land is sold by the acre. To land is also to touch down.
Bridge 3: reveal the pair and answer
bride's path ↔ seat option
AISLE
An aisle is the path a bride walks along at a wedding. An aisle seat is also a seat option when traveling.
Bridge 4: reveal the pair and answer
can run ↔ glasses perch
NOSE
A nose can run when you have a cold. It is also where a pair of glasses rests.
Bridge 5: reveal the pair and answer
search ___ ↔ under the hood
ENGINE
Engine completes “search engine.” An engine is also found under a car’s hood.
Reveal the keystone and theme
PLANE
PILOT, LAND, AISLE, NOSE, and ENGINE spell PLANE. A plane has a pilot, aisle, nose, and engine, and it must land.
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