Bridge forerunner crossword clue

Answer
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Hidden by default so you do not spoil it by accident. Hint: it starts with W and has 5 letters.

WHIST

WHIST — the 5-letter solution to “Bridge forerunner”, entered at 40 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword for July 26, 2024.

About this clue

“Bridge forerunner” appeared as 40 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword on July 26, 2024, and the answer is 5 letters long. We have tracked this clue 3 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on April 8, 2025.

Letters
5
Position
40 Across
Times seen
3

Every time this clue has run

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Bridge forerunner”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Friday, July 26, 2024, the answer to “Bridge forerunner” is WHIST — 5 letters, entered at 40 Across.

Could the answer be different in my puzzle?

The same clue text can take different answers depending on the grid. Every time we have seen “Bridge forerunner” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been WHIST, but always check the letter count against your grid.

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 5 letters and starts with W.

Is this the official Thomas Joseph site?

No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.