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Does the spymaster have to spell the clue when asked?

The rulebook states this directly.

  • Codenames rulebook · Rulebook · HOMONYMS & SPELLING
  • GregDarcy · Community · 2019-06-17
  • MunchWolf · Community · 2019-06-17
  • tuathail · Community · 2019-06-25disagrees

The rulebook says you should spell it out if someone asks, and the opposing spymaster can help if you're unsure of spelling. Whether that's strictly mandatory is disputed. Spelling is also useful in noisy rooms.

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