Bridge Word Entry · Part or function
What word connects bridge and scaffold?
Spoiler: the top-scoring bridge answer
beam
beam — 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 bridge deck rests on load-bearing steel beams.
- Clue 2 — A scaffold is assembled from horizontal beams and upright posts.
Accepted alternatives
- plankaccepted alternative
- girderaccepted 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
Reveal an example sentence in context
Beam connects bridge and scaffold as the structural member both are built from.
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