Daily linking word puzzle

Word Bridge

One word connects both sides. Build the bridge.

Puzzle 01
Today’s crossing

Connect the two words

Attempts
First side RAIN
Second side TIE
Connection oneRAIN?
Connection two?TIE

The idea

The middle word belongs to both sides.

RAINBOWTIE

RAINBOW and BOW TIE are both familiar connections. Find the shared word in three attempts; a clue appears after your first miss.

About the game

How to play Word Bridge

Find the middle word that forms a familiar compound word or phrase with both outer words.

Format
One daily word puzzle
Typical round
About 1–3 minutes
Cost
Free, with no download required

The rules

Type one word that connects both sides. For RAIN and TIE, BOW creates RAINBOW and BOW TIE. You have three attempts, and a clue appears after the first miss.

What makes it different

Every answer must work in two directions at once. The animated crossing turns that language link into a bridge you visibly complete.