Bridge Word Entry · Second meaning
What word connects autumn and drop?
Spoiler: the top-scoring bridge answer
fall
fall — the strongest link: both clue words connect through it.
The clue ladder
Work down from vague to specific — the same order hints appear in the game.
- Clue 1 — Fall is the North American name for the autumn season.
- Clue 2 — A fall is a sudden drop from a height.
Accepted alternatives
- seasonaccepted alternative
- tumbleaccepted alternative
Depending on the round, several valid answers can score highly; the strongest pick is the one closest to both clues. Seehow scoring works.
Example sentences
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Fall bridges autumn and drop through its two distinct senses.
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