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Can the spymaster repeat the clue or remind the team of earlier clues?

Several players agree; no official ruling.

  • Codenames rulebook · Rulebook · GIVING A CLUE
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Repeating or spelling the current clue on request is fine. Reminding the team of earlier clues or that a word is still outstanding counts as an extra hint and shouldn't be volunteered; whether to answer a direct question about old clues is a group call.

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