Time's Up! FAQ
10 questions players ask · Updated Nov 12, 2026 · Full rulebook
Setup and the deck
Clue rules
- Is a clue that sounds like part of a card name allowed in round 1 if the clue-giver never says 'sounds like'?
- Are rhyming clues, nicknames, and spelling clues prohibited in round 1?
- Can you give a number as a clue in round 2, and which numbers count as one word?
- Are sounds and gestures allowed in round 2 of Time's Up?
- Is mouthing the words on a card allowed as a clue?
- Can a guesser repeat the same answer on each new card until the clue-giver reaches the right card?