Bridge Word Entry · Familiar phrase
What word connects fire and milk?
Spoiler: the top-scoring bridge answer
man
man — 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 fireman is the traditional name for a firefighter.
- Clue 2 — A milkman is the delivery person who brings milk to the door.
Accepted alternatives
- truckaccepted alternative
- routeaccepted 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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Man connects fire and milk through the compounds fireman and milkman.
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