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Password Game Words and One-Word Clues
Use these 60 original word-and-clue pairs to prepare a Password-style group game. Browse the full list or shuffle a 10-word round from a category. Difficulty is a starting suggestion: choose words your own group knows.
Pick a 10-word round
Shuffle words from one set. The full word-and-clue library stays available below. Copy the words into your planning notes, then enter your chosen passwords in the game builder.
10 everyday words ready to use.
Everyday words · easy
| Secret word | Example clue |
|---|---|
| Apple | Orchard |
| Beach | Sand |
| Candle | Flame |
| Dog | Bark |
| Egg | Shell |
| Flower | Petal |
| Guitar | Strings |
| Hat | Head |
| Ice | Frozen |
| Jacket | Coat |
| Key | Lock |
| Moon | Night |
| Pillow | Sleep |
| Rainbow | Colors |
| Train | Tracks |
Party and family words · medium
| Secret word | Example clue |
|---|---|
| Airport | Flight |
| Birthday | Cake |
| Camping | Tent |
| Costume | Disguise |
| Dancing | Rhythm |
| Fireworks | Sparks |
| Holiday | Vacation |
| Karaoke | Microphone |
| Museum | Exhibit |
| Parade | March |
| Picnic | Basket |
| Popcorn | Cinema |
| Reunion | Together |
| Souvenir | Keepsake |
| Wedding | Vows |
Classroom vocabulary · mixed
| Secret word | Example clue |
|---|---|
| Adaptation | Survival |
| Atom | Particle |
| Democracy | Vote |
| Ecosystem | Habitat |
| Energy | Power |
| Evaporation | Vapor |
| Evidence | Proof |
| Fraction | Portion |
| Gravity | Pull |
| Infer | Deduce |
| Metaphor | Comparison |
| Orbit | Revolve |
| Photosynthesis | Sunlight |
| Predator | Hunter |
| Volume | Capacity |
Abstract words · challenge
| Secret word | Example clue |
|---|---|
| Ambition | Aspiration |
| Balance | Equilibrium |
| Courage | Bravery |
| Curiosity | Wonder |
| Empathy | Understanding |
| Freedom | Liberty |
| Harmony | Accord |
| Irony | Unexpected |
| Justice | Fairness |
| Loyalty | Devotion |
| Nostalgia | Memories |
| Patience | Waiting |
| Resilience | Recovery |
| Strategy | Plan |
| Trust | Reliance |
Turn a word list into a playable round
Choose 10 words for a short round and keep a few spare words in case someone does not know an answer. Copy only the secret words into your planning notes. Sign in to the game builder and enter them as passwords; the suggested clues below are optional examples for the host.
For Classic Password, let the clue-giver invent their own one-word clue. For Host Mode, you can enter a prepared clue. Show the answer only to the person who needs it, never to the whole group before the guess.
How to choose a fair clue
A useful clue points toward the meaning without containing the answer. For “Candle,” try “Flame”; avoid “Candlelight,” which contains the answer. A clue such as “Thing” is legal under a one-word rule but is too broad to help.
Agree on house rules for proper names, opposites, and repeated clues before playing. These examples use a single word and avoid spelling, rhymes, and parts of the answer. There is no single correct clue: another association may work better for your group.
Example words and clues
- Volcano -> lava
- Birthday -> cake
- Handshake -> greeting
- Pencil -> write
- Coach -> team
Host setup
Plan 10 to 30 secret words, 30 to 60 seconds per turn, two or more teams, and a visible score. For classrooms, use vocabulary terms. For events, use themes and inside jokes.
How to run it well
Keep clues to one word, rotate clue-givers, avoid spelling or word parts, and mix easy, medium, and challenge words so the room gets momentum.
This site is an independent Password-style game maker and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the owners of the original game show brand.
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View Online Group GamesAre the words and word picker free to use?
Yes. You can browse the list, shuffle a round, and copy words on this page without an account. Creating and saving a PlayPassword game requires signing in; plan limits apply to game features.
How many words should I prepare?
Try 10 words for a short round and keep several spares. Add more rounds after you see how quickly your group guesses.
Can I print the word list?
Yes. Use your browser’s Print command to print the word-and-clue tables. Keep the host’s copy away from guessers.
Are these official Password game cards?
No. These are original examples for an independent Password-style group game, not official cards or an affiliated edition.