By Terry C. Misfeldt

If you enjoy solving word puzzles, such as Wordle, try this writing exercise I call bridges.

When you’ve solved the riddle, have writing fun trying to bridge the second word to the first, third to the second, and down through the solution.

Today (June 26), I was able to solve starting with the word MEANS, then CRUDE, followed by POWER, OTHER, and the solution of OFFER.

Here’s the exercise: Some people have the means to import crude oil from other countries but they lack the power to control pricing on importing crude, so they look for other options until they can find a deal that gives them a better offer.

Have fun and expand your vocabulary at the same time.