1987

In Other Words

2–12 players · 60 min · 12+

Players can play individually or on teams to answer clues on cards. There are two part, three part, and four part clues. In the game, new words are created from a series of other words. The concept is best illustrated by an example, as follows:

The basic series of words:

Faucet - donkey - sapling

Is a Word-Clue for the word:

Tap - ass - tree

Tapestry

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