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Words & Deduction

Forbidden Words

Describe the word in chat — without saying any of the forbidden ones!

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Free · no sign-up · works on phones

How to play

  1. Two teams take turns. Each turn one player describes words in the chat.
  2. Each card shows the word plus 5 forbidden words. Saying any of them (even plurals) buzzes the card.
  3. Teammates type guesses in the chat. Every correct guess scores for the whole team, and the next card appears right away.
  4. The other team sees the card to keep you honest — their guesses don't count.
  5. Stuck? Skip the card for a small penalty.

Settings you can change

Turns per player
2
Turn time
60s
Skip penalty
Small (−25)

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