Bridge Word Entry · Shared property
What word connects lemon and vinegar?
Spoiler: the top-scoring bridge answer
sour
sour — 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 — Lemon juice tastes sharply sour.
- Clue 2 — Vinegar is sour because of its acetic acid.
Accepted alternatives
- acidaccepted alternative
- tartaccepted 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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Sour connects lemon and vinegar as the shared taste both deliver.
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