Bridge Word Entry · Shared property
What word connects sponge and desert?
Spoiler: the top-scoring bridge answer
dry
dry — 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 squeezed sponge left out becomes bone dry.
- Clue 2 — A desert is defined by its extremely dry climate.
Accepted alternatives
- aridaccepted alternative
- parchedaccepted 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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Dry connects sponge and desert as the shared state both can be in.
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