Bridge Word Entry · Part or function
What word connects bicycle and watch?
Spoiler: the top-scoring bridge answer
gear
gear — 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 — A bicycle shifts speed through its gears.
- Clue 2 — A mechanical watch keeps time with a train of tiny gears.
Accepted alternatives
- springaccepted alternative
- cogaccepted 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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Gear connects bicycle and watch as the mechanical part that makes each work.
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