Bridge Word Entry · Familiar phrase
What word connects snow and tennis?
Spoiler: the top-scoring bridge answer
ball
ball — 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 snowball is the classic compound of snow and ball.
- Clue 2 — A tennis ball is the standard equipment of the sport.
Accepted alternatives
- whiteaccepted alternative
- courtaccepted 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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Ball connects snow and tennis through the compounds snowball and tennis ball.
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