Bridge Word Entry · Shared material
What word connects mug and teapot?
Spoiler: the top-scoring bridge answer
ceramic
ceramic — 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 — Mugs are usually thrown or moulded in ceramic.
- Clue 2 — Teapots are traditionally fired as glazed ceramic.
Accepted alternatives
- porcelainaccepted alternative
- clayaccepted 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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Ceramic links mug and teapot as the standard material for both vessels.
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