Bridge Word Entry · Second meaning
What word connects bird and machine?
Spoiler: the top-scoring bridge answer
crane
crane — 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 crane is a long-legged wading bird.
- Clue 2 — A crane is the machine that lifts heavy loads on building sites.
Accepted alternatives
- heronaccepted 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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Crane connects bird and machine because the word names both a wader and a hoist.
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