Round 2 of 4
One Word
A single word to unlock the memory
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Round 2 brings the same words back, but now you may say only a single word as a clue. The trick is memory: your team already heard each word described in Round 1, so the right one-word nudge fires that memory instantly. Choose it well and you’ll clear the pot faster than Round 1.
Rules
- You may say exactly one word per clue — no more
- The clue can’t be the word itself or share its root
- No gestures, sounds, or lip movements
- You can repeat the same one-word clue if your team is close
Tips & tricks
Reuse your Round 1 keyword
Whatever phrase got the laugh or the guess in Round 1, distil it to one word — that callback does the heavy lifting.
Pick the unique association, not the obvious one
For “Paris”, your team’s inside joke beats “Eiffel” if that’s what stuck last round.
Agree code-words early
Use Round 1 to quietly plant a one-word handle you’ll both remember — it pays off here.
For pairs and compounds, name the unmistakable half
For “toothbrush”, “dentist” may trigger it faster than “brush”.
Most iconic word for names
One signature word — a song, a role, a place — beats a generic one every time.
Challenge word categories
Too broad for one clue
A single word barely narrows these down — you need the perfect association from earlier rounds.
Easily confused pairs
Your one word has to pick out exactly the right one of two near-twins.
Abstract ideas
No physical anchor — the clue lives entirely in shared memory.