Bridge Word Entry · Shared material
What word connects chalk and marble?
Spoiler: the top-scoring bridge answer
calcium
calcium — 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 — Chalk is composed largely of calcium carbonate.
- Clue 2 — Marble is recrystallized calcium carbonate rock.
Accepted alternatives
- limestoneaccepted alternative
- stoneaccepted 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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Calcium connects chalk and marble since both are forms of calcium carbonate.
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