Name Five - A Fun Game for Kids, Teens, and Grownups

How to Play:

Name Five is a fun and simple game. It can be played with two or more people on a phone, tablet, laptop, etc.

One person holds the device and says, “Name five…” and reads one of the clues found below.

Example: “Name five…animals with horns, other than a rhino.”

The second person tries to guess five animals with horns without saying the forbidden word (rhino.)

Another example: “Name five…shapes, other than a circle.”

If someone says a forbidden word, you’re allowed to honk at them like a goose.

Honk honk honk!

After someone guesses, swap your device between players. Choose a random clue on a random page. Or one person could start on the first page, and the second player could start on the last page. Work your way toward the middle of the book. (Try to avoid using the same clue in the same game.)

There are more than 850 clues, so you can play this game many times and not get bored.

The Timer

Players get a limited amount of time to guess the answers to the clue.

You can pick your own time limit, but a maximum of seven seconds is recommended.

Either count to seven on your fingers or set a timer on your phone.

(If playing with younger children, feel free to increase the timer to 10 seconds, or whatever you want!)

Scoring and Winning

If a player guesses the five things before the timer is up, they score a point.

Whoever gets to 10 points first wins the game.

(If playing with lots of people, a lower winning score is better. Try five or six.)

The Most Important Rule

Have fun and be creative.

If the clue is: ways to get somewhere, other driving, and a child says, “Riding on the back of a dragon,” that should count.

Answers don’t have to be totally realistic. Just be fair with each other.

Additionally, you don’t even need to set a timer or keep score if you don’t want to. Name Five is a fun game to play by yourself, or in a group. It’s great for long car rides.

Okay, ready?

The Clues (850+)

Name five…

…shapes, but not a circle

...words that rhyme with coil, other than foil

...animals you'd find at the beach, other than crabs

...superheroes, but nobody who can fly

...film directors, other than Stephen Spielberg

...things kids do at school, other than study

...reasons to visit another city, other than a vacation

...words that rhyme with ramp, other than stamp

...things that need more than one person, other than lifting something heavy

...words that rhyme with box, other than rocks

...words that rhyme with dog, other than hog

...vegetables, other than carrots or broccoli

...things you wear when it's cold, other than a sweater

...things you do before bed, other than brush your teeth

...ways to ship a package, other than Fed Ex

...things that can be trimmed, other than a mustache

...ways to pay for something, other than with a credit card

...basketball teams, other than the Lakers

...synonyms or slang for bright, other than shiny

...movies genres, other than Action

...words that rhyme with fish, other than dish

...things you hang on a wall, other than a painting

...things a farmer does, other than milk cows

...things that are green, other than grass

...games you play in a car, other than Would You Rather?

...words that start with the letter M, other than monkey

...types of cake, other than a wedding cake

...words that rhyme with flow, other than show

...jobs where you sit behind a desk all day, other than accountant

...synonyms or slang words for money, other than cash

...things you buy at McDonald's other than French fries

...planets, other than Earth, Mars, or Saturn

...things that go bad quickly, other than fish

...billionaires, other than Bill Gates

...words that rhyme with boat, other than goat

...professional athletes, other than Lebron James

...superheroes, but no men

...nursery rhymes, other than Row Row Row Your Boat

...words that rhyme with door, other than floor

...water animals, but no fish

...things that smell good, other than fresh laundry

...things used in hunting, other than a gun

...first names that start with Z, other than Zoe

...things you find on a neighborhood street, other than fire hydrants

...movie villains, other than Darth Vader

...movies that hit theaters in the last six months, other than superhero movies

...people involved in reporting the news, other than a journalist

...famous women, but only those over the age of 40

...things used in photography, other than a camera

...words that rhyme with seat, other than meat

...cardio exercises, other than running

...reasons to leave a party, other than it's over

...things used to clean yourself, other than soap

...science fiction or fantasy monsters, other than aliens or dragons

...foods you get at a pub, other than fish and chips

...words that rhyme with cross, other than floss

...synonyms or slang for destroy, other than ruin

...types of pasta, other than spaghetti

...apps that deliver food or people, other than Uber

...words that rhyme with toast, other than ghost

...synonyms or slang for happy, other than content

...things you see at a racing track, other than horses

...words that rhyme with less, other than mess

...businesses that have salespeople, other than a car lot

...words that rhyme with pin, other than win

...words that start with the letter C, other that cat

...things you clean a lot, other than clothing

...words that start with the letter H, other than hot

...things you find in a castle, other than statues

...sushi rolls, other than California

...words that rhyme with soup, other than goop

...used to put out a fire, other than water

...things you buy in jars, other than pickles

...games you can play outside, but none with balls

...things you find at an arcade, other than video games

...people you visit, other than a friend

...types of flowers, other than roses

...breakfast cereals, other than Cheerios

...words that rhyme with bless, other than dress

...words that rhyme with jam, other than ham

...house pets, other than a cat or dog

...languages, other than English

...penalties in sports, other than too many men on the field

...cooking tools, other than a pan

...animals with fur, other than bears

...love stories, but only ones with a happy ending

...first names that start with Q, other than Quagmire

...types of candy, other than chocolate

...oceans, but the not the Pacific

...things to feed a monkey, other than bananas

...things that hold liquid, other than a cup

...of the seven dwarves, other than Sleepy

...synonyms or slang for strange, other than bizarre

...things you find on the floor, but no carpets

...words that rhyme with ball, other than hall

...things you can sit on in a house, other than a chair

...reasons you didn't do your homework, other than your dog ate it

...chores you do outside, other than mowing the lawn

...first names that start with H, other than Harry or Hilary

...first names that start with O, other than Oliver or Olivia

...things you find in the frozen food section, other than pizza

...things that hop, other than a bunny

...places to live, other than a house

...synonyms or slang for story, other than fable

...words with at least 6 letters, but none that start with a vowel

...animals with antlers, other than elk

...materials you need to build a house, other than lumber

...synonyms or slang for end, other than stop

...movies with Robert De Niro, other than Heat

...types or species of insects, other than mosquitos

...pieces of bedroom furniture, other than a bed

...words that rhyme with tap, other than nap

...things you eat peanut butter on, other than bread

...words that rhyme with frame, other than blame

...kinds of tea, other than Earl Grey

...first names that start with J, other than James or Jazz

...words that start with the letter K, other than koala

...words that rhyme with flip, other than slip

...utensils, other than a fork

...rodents, other than mice

...things you find on a TV stand, other than a TV

...words that rhyme with snot, other than bought

...words that rhyme with jump, other than bump

...big box stores, other than Wal-Mart

...track and field events that aren't sprints

...words that rhyme with hail, other than pail

...magical creatures, other than a unicorn

...words that rhyme with trick, other than flick

...foods you make from beef, other than hamburgers

...words that start with the letter J, other than Jupiter

...things you find in the country, other than farmers

...programs you write in, other than Word

...reasons to give someone a Hallmark card, other than a birthday

...cities with more than a million people, but none from Asia

...things you do when you're sick, other than blow your nose

...kinds of salad, other than Caesar salad

...places to get married, other than a church

...things that dogs do, other than bark

...healthy foods, other than vegetables

...characters from a TV show, but each one must be from a different show

...words that start with the letter Q, other than quilt

...first names that start with B, other than Ben or Belle

...people that work in a hospital, other than doctors

...places you visit at Christmas, other than a church

...words that rhyme with mad, other than pad

...things you find in a hotel room, other than a bed

...things a secretary does, other than answer the phone

...words that rhyme with tent, other than rent

...words that rhyme with sniff, other than stiff

...kinds of seafood, other than fish

...things you serve for dessert, other than ice cream

...noises that animals make, other than hiss

...things in a toolbox, other than a hammer or a wrench

...TV series with more than five seasons, other than Game of Thrones

...things people race, other than cars

...people you see on bills or coins, but none with names that start with A

...synonyms or slang for big, other than huge

...ingredients in chocolate cake, other than chocolate

...rappers, other than Drake

...kinds of Mexican food, other than burritos

...types or species of birds, but none that are blue or red

...Harry Potter characters, other than Harry, Ron, or Hermione

...snacks you take to school, other than fruit

...movies with Meryl Streep, other than Julie and Julia

...of Santa's reindeer, other than Cupid

...side dishes that come with meat, other than potatoes

...things you wear on your feet, other than running shoes

...twist endings to a story, other than it was all a dream

...types of cheese, other than cheddar

...snacks you find a vending machine, other than drinks

...words that rhyme with form, other than dorm

...words that rhyme with test, other than rest

...animals that are green, other than frogs

...ways to get across a river, other than a bridge

...things you pump, other than gas

...European countries, other than France

...things you see a sports stadium, other than players

...words that rhyme with knee, other than free

...things you can buy at an airport, other than food

...things that give you the time, other than a watch

...animals that people hunt, other than deer

...things a knight in shining armor has, other than shining armor

...words that rhyme with blot, other than clot

...reasons the duck would cross the road, other than to get to the other side

...jobs you need a lot of school for, other than a lawyer

...common fears, other than spiders

...animals you find in the arctic, other than polar bears

...foods you find in a Chinese buffet, other than chicken feet

...breeds of dogs, other than golden retriever

...ways to get a lot money, other winning the lottery

...words that start with the letter L, other than lamp

...airlines, other than the one with your country's name in it

...kinds of Caribbean food, other than jerk chicken

...things you do on ice, other than figure skating

...places to watch live music, other than the internet

...rock band music instruments, other than the guitar

...things you find at a bowling alley, other than shoes

...movies with Leonardo DiCaprio, other than Shutter Island

...things you wear on your legs, other than jeans

...things you find on the playground, other than slides

...movies, but none released in the last 10 years

...things you buy at a fast food restaurant, other than hamburgers

...words that rhyme with school, other than pool

...things that keep you up at night, other than bad dreams

...things that happen at a wedding, other than eating

...shapes you can make with your hands, other than a rabbit

...games to play in a car, other than I Spy

...parts of a computer, other than the motherboard

...ways to kill a zombie, other than shooting it in the head

...liquids that flow slowly, other than molasses

...first names that start with K, other than Kevin or Krystal

...words that rhyme with tag, other than bag

...things you buy at a fancy restaurant, other than expensive wine

...things you take on a trip, other than a passport

...words that rhyme with bit, other than hit

...types water transportation vehicle, other than a sailboat

...words that rhyme with peck, other than neck

...things with a station, other than trains

...luxury items, other than fancy cars

...things you send, other than packages

...Christmas best-selling children's toys, but none from Harry Potter

...words that start with the letter Z, other than zebra

...ways to browse the internet, other than on your phone

...synonyms or slang for help, other than assist

...types of pants, other than jeans

...jobs that get you dirty, other than a garbageman

...words that rhyme with hum, other than drum

...things you find at a resort, other than beach chairs

...really old jobs, other than a blacksmith

...video games, but none with Mario in them

...things with fins, other than fish

...words that rhyme with whole, other than bowl

...toys you bring to the beach, other than a frisbee

...words that rhyme with trap, other than lap

...first names that start with W, other than Winston

...you need to bake muffins, other than ingredients

...ways to decorate the house for Halloween, other than spider webs

...synonyms or slang for false, other than fake

...words that rhyme with beef, other than reef

...words that rhyme with part, other than heart

...types of restaurant, but none that sell pizza

...things you see in the sky, other than clouds

...big purchases, other than a new washing machine

...fabrics used to make clothing, other than cotton

...things you roast in a campfire, other than hotdogs

...things you dip French fries in, other than ketchup

...things used in fishing, other than a fishing pole

...types of cheese, other than cheddar

...synonyms or slang for quiet, other than silent

...muscles, other than the bicep

...famous animals, but no cats

...rock-and-roll bands, other than the Rolling Stones

...appetizers at a restaurant, other than chicken wings

...words that rhyme with pull, other than full

...synonyms or slang for good, other than satisfactory

...first names that start with N, other than Norman or Nora

...websites to read the news on, other than a new channel

...words that rhyme with mean, other than lean

...condiments you put on a sausage, other than mustard

...famous aliens, other than E.T.

...movie series, other than Star Wars

...holiday traditions, other than decorating a tree

...activities that don't cost money, other than sports

...ways to get into space, other than a rocket ship

...things you put on toast, other than jam

...things you kick, other than sports balls

...reasons to own a dog, other than security

...types of biomes, other than a tropical rain forest

...diets, other than low carb

...things to do at the cottage, other than fishing

...types or species of fish, other than a salmon

...you can find a fire station, other than a truck

...things you can do downtown, other than eat at fancy restaurants

...scary movies, other than Halloween

...reasons to call your mom, other than because it’s her birthday

...Shakespeare plays, other than Romeo and Juliet

...things you buy at a gas station, other than junk food

...movies with Bruce Willis, but none from the Die Hard series

...methods of transportation, other than a car

...first names that start with S, other than Steve or Stella

...words that rhyme with wave, other than save

...apps you can watch movies on, other than Netflix

...words that start with the letter A, other than apple

...animals with stripes, other than tigers

...things that are sharp, other than a knife

...synonyms or slang for normal, other than ordinary

...things you wear on your feet, other than sneakers

...places to hide something, other than your closet

...types of cooked eggs that aren't scrambled

...words that rhyme with shake, other than bake

...musical instruments you blow into, other than a flute

...celebrities, but no movie stars or musicians

...things to eat at an amusement park that aren't cotton candy

...ways to cut grass, other than a lawnmower

...things you see in Hawaii, other than volcanoes

...assassin weapons, other than poison

...colleges or universities, but none from the city you're currently in

...words that rhyme with blue, other than shoe

...words that start with the letter W, other than wind

...things you find at a casino, other than slot machines

...parts of a planet, other than the crust

...synonyms or slang for sad, other than gloomy

...dating apps, other than Tinder

...plants you find in a herb garden, other than rosemary

...games you play when the power goes out, other than Hide-and-Seek

...classes at school, other than math or science

...movies that take place before the year 1950, other than Saving Private Ryan

...types or species of mushrooms, other than death cap

...clothes you'd wear at a wedding, other than a dress

...things that live in trees, other than birds

...things you study in university, other than science courses

...words that rhyme with hang, other than rang

...people you might visit only a few times a year, other than the doctor

...things that produce light, other than a lightbulb

...rivers, other than the largest river in your area

...first names that start with C, other than Craig or Chelsea

...things you see at a circus, other than elephants

...things that smell bad, other than rotten food

...minimum wage jobs, other than burger flipping

...jobs where people plan things, other than a wedding planner

...words that rhyme with thrill, other than pill

...grocery stores, other than Whole Foods

...things that have buttons, other than a shirt

...things you see at the amusement park, other than rides

...things that bears eat, other than fish

...places to buy groceries, other than Costco

...words that rhyme with cake, other than rake

...kinds of soda, other than cola

...alien movies, other than those in the Alien series

...sports equipment, other than shoes

...chocolate bars, other than a Mars bar

...popular websites with more than six letters in their name, other than Facebook

...things you see in Japan, other than kimonos

...synonyms or slang for fly, other than hover

...things you can stream other than a movie

...things a witch has, other than a broomstick

...things you put in tea, other than sugar

...dance moves, other than The Floss

...words that start with the letter S, other than soil

...things that billionaires buy, other than super expensive cars

...things you see at the gym, other than a treadmill

...places to get water, other than the tap

...first names that start with V, other than Victor or Victoria

...places you'd find a cashier, other than a grocery store

...things you wear in winter, other than mittens

...types of makeup, other than bronzer

...synonyms or slang for interesting, other than neat

...movies that won an Oscar, other than for best picture

...words that rhyme with bike, other than trike

...words that rhyme with hope, other than dope

...words that rhyme with blush, other than flush

...princesses, other than Princess Peach

...words that rhyme with men, other than hen

...comedy movies, but none with Adam Sandler

...words that rhyme with car, other than bar

...government jobs, other than politician

...things a rabbit does, other than hop

...foods you find in the freezer, but no meat

...baits for fishing, other than worms

...synonyms or slang for old, other than aged

...things that have a manager, other than retail stores

...words that rhyme with bliss, other than kiss

...movies where the main character is a woman, other than Frozen

...words that rhyme with cub, other than bub

...brands of electronics, other than Sony

...ways to call someone, other than on a cell phone

...words that rhyme with junk, other than bunk

...synonyms or slang for angry, other than mad

...types of trees, other than pine

...lakes, other than the Great Lakes

...words that rhyme with lip, other than hip

...kinds of Japanese food, other than sushi

...things you drink at dinner, other than alcohol

...countries in South America, other than Brazil

...cities that have hosted the Olympics, other than Vancouver

...illnesses, other than the flu

...photo apps, other than Snapchat

...words that rhyme with pun, other than fun and run

...children's books, but none by Dr. Seuss

...words that rhyme with rose, other than hose

...words that start with the letter T, other than tarantula

...fluffy things, other than a sheep

...first names that start with G, other than George or Georgina

...words that rhyme with room, other than bloom

...things you can read, other than a book

...phone apps, but no social media

...ways to say goodbye, other than goodbye

...food that goes bad quickly, other than avocados

...things kids bring to school, other than a pen

...types of pie, but none made with berries

...things that cats do, other than sleep

...snacks, but none with salt on them

...games played on a field, other than football or soccer

...famous men, but only those over the age of 30

...ways to fly, other than on a plane

...things with tails, other than house pets

...words that rhyme with cake, other than stake

...things that country music stars sing about, other than their truck

...things you find in the jungle, but nothing with four legs

...high-paying jobs, other than a business executive

...words that rhyme with melt, other than smelt

...famous men, but only if they're dead

...games for kids, other than Name Five

...expensive toys, but nothing to do with video games

...words that rhyme with kind, other than bind

...words that rhyme with lie, other than fly

...things that bounce, other than balls

...words that rhyme with rain, other than pain

...drinks that aren't lemonade

...synonyms or slang for bad, other than evil

...things that can talk, other than humans

...places you sleep, other than in your own bed

...countries with a desert, other than Saudi Arabia

...words that rhyme with dock, other than clock

...things a mechanic works on, other than cars

...cookbooks, but none with the word "food" in the title

...objects you'd find in a living room, other than a couch or tv

...things that people bring to work, other than their lunch

...words that rhyme with sticky, other than tricky

...types of candy, other than chocolate bars

...things you find in the closet, other than clothes

...types of hats, other than a cowboy hat

...things you find in a bank, other than money

...loud things, but no animals

...memes, other than dabbing

...first names that start with R, other than Ross or Rachel

...words that rhyme with haunt, other than taunt

...species of snake, other than a rattlesnake

...things that are black, other than pavement

...people with only one name, other than Usher

...things you vote for, other than leader of the country

...words that rhyme with hour, other than power

...words that rhyme with ill, other than hill

...colors, but none made with red

...ways to cook food, other than frying it

...words that rhyme with plane, other than drain

...ways to get the news, other than a TV show

...people who work in emergency services, other than paramedics

...words that start with the letter P, other than pineapple

...appetizers to bring to a party, other than chips and dip

...things you put in coffee, other than milk

...words that rhyme with salt, other than halt

...things you see at the nature museum, other than birds

...sections of the newspaper, other than Sports

...types or species of reptiles, other than a gecko

...things that keep you up at night, other than scary noises

...islands, other than Baffin island

...big cats, other than a tiger

...games played on a court, other than dodgeball

...words that start with the letter E, other than elastic

...pieces of winter clothing other than snow pants

...things to do with a banana, other than turn it into a smoothie

...ways to put out fire, other than with water

...things to make a burger with, other than ground beef

...things you bring someone in the hospital, other than flowers

...synonyms or slang for hot, other than sizzling

...sides at a fast food restaurant, other than French fries

...words that rhyme with pitch, other than stich

...things you wait in line for, other than concert tickets

...ways to remember something, other than a photo

...American football teams, other than the Chicago Bears

...things with a screen, other than a TV

...things you can put in a drink, other than ice

...kings, but none that are alive

...words that rhyme with rice, other than mice

...jobs that use your hands, other than carpenter

...animals with scales, other than snakes

...reasons you might get fired, other than poor performance

...places to get seafood, other than a restraurant

...things you ride, other than a bike

...breakfast foods, other than eggs

...things you find in space, other than stars

...words that rhyme with hug, other than bug

...ways to learn something, other than reading

...synonyms or slang for invent, other than make

...words that rhyme with suit, other than boot

...afternoon snacks, other than fruit

...action movies, but none with Arnold Schwarzenegger in them

...places to store your money, other than at the bank

...words that rhyme with fold, other than mold

...pizza toppings, other than cheese or pepperoni

...words that rhyme with coast, other than most

...things you see at a wedding, other than people

...things you find in a restaurant kitchen, other than food

...fonts, other than Helvetica

...words that rhyme with test, other than rest

...fast food restaurants, other than McDonald's

...people you find in a restaurant, other than a server

...kinds of bread, other than sourdough

...words that rhyme with thick, other than trick

...movie stars, but none that acted in Star Wars

...things you eat in a movie theater, other than popcorn

...games you play with a ball smaller than a grapefruit, other than baseball

...countries in Asia, other than China

...games you can play in the driveway, other than basketball

...things that float, other than ducks

...things you find in a police station, other than a gun

...Roman gods, other than Mars

...things that make you sneeze, other than dust

...reasons to fix your house, other than because a tornado hit it

...things with wings, other than birds

...rooms in a house, other than the dining room

...things you watch on TV, other than the news

...jobs where you work outdoors, other than delivery

...things you find in the nature museum, other than dinosaurs

...things you do at night, other than sleep

...five people who work with plants, other than a floral designer

...people that work after midnight, other than doctors

...things that cost more than a million dollars, other than a house

...flavors of ice cream, other than chocolate

...things you build, other than furniture

...ways to get in touch with someone that isn't email

...words that start with the letter F, other than fox

...summer sports, other than swimming

...things you push, other than buttons

...synonyms or slang for move, other than walk

...words that rhyme with ring, other than fling

...synonyms or slang for scared, other than afraid

...synonyms or slang for break, other than smash

...sports not in the Olympics

...things to put on a hamburger, other than things made with tomatoes

...reasons someone would cry, other than stubbing their toe

...words that start with the letter V, other than vacation

...tricks a dog can do, other than play dead

...countries in Africa, other than South Africa

...holidays, other than Christmas

...mountains, other than Mount Everest

...things with tentacles, other than a squid

...synonyms or slang for take, other than grab

...words that start with the letter N, other than nobody

...things you see at the cottage, other than animals

...first names that start with E, other than Edward or Ellen

...animals that are white, other than rabbits

...things you can recycle, but nothing made of plastic

...tropical islands, other than Jamaica

...first names that start with P, other than Peter or Paige

...words that rhyme with peace, other than fleece

...words that rhyme with pick, other than stick

...people who drive for a living, other than truck drivers

...things you wear in summer, other than sunglasses

...green vegetables, other than lettuce

...things you find in Canada, other than animals

...words that rhyme with seed, other than reed

...synonyms or slang for neat, other than clean

...words that rhyme with bath, other than math

...senses, other than balance

...things that are bright, other than a lamp

...ways to greet someone other than shaking hands

...colors of a horse other than brown

...things that are black-and-white, other than a newspaper

...types of shirts, other than t-shirts

...magazines, other than Sports Illustrated

...ways to cheer someone up, other than flowers

...extinct animals, but no dinosaurs

...first names that start with A, other than Adam or Annabelle

...words that rhyme with but, other than rut

...words that rhyme with sip, other than dip

...things that taste bad, other than garbage

...parts of a car, but none you can see from the outside

...words that start with the letter B, other than banana

...creepy things, other than a spider

...kinds of steak, other than ribeye

...things you find in a home improvement store, other than people

...words that rhyme with turn, other than burn

...words that rhyme with pump, other than dump

...types or species of mammals, other than a human

...kinds of balls, other than baseballs or volleyballs

...words that rhyme with deep, other than creep

...big American cities, other than New York

...words that rhyme with talk, other than hawk

...things you hit, other than a baseball

...salad dressings ingredients, other than oil

...words that rhyme with mate, other than fate

...types or species of whale, other than a narwhal

...things you vote for, other than class president

...foods you'd eat at Christmas, other than cookies

...names for baby animals, other than puppies

...things a janitor uses, other than a bucket

...things you might learn from your parents, other than how to drive

...movies with Natalie Portman, other than Black Swan

...things you find at a pharmacy, other than drugs

...things you find in a church, other than a priest

...things a pirate says, other than "Yarrrr!"

...things you find at a courthouse, other than a lawyer

...time travel movies, other than Time Cop

...bones, other than a femur

...people you'd find in a hospital, other than a doctor

...hair products, other than gel

...things you find in a bathroom, other than brushes

...apps you communicate on, other than WhatsApp

...things used by an artist, other than a paintbrush

...kinds of baked goods, other than cookies

...things you find in a burrito, other than beans

...first names that start with D, other that David or Donna

...words that rhyme with pig, other than dig

...types of precipitation, other than rain

...things you find at a park, other than people

...search engines, other than Google

...car manufacturers, other than Honda

...things you find at the bottom of the ocean, other than rocks

...toys, but none that need electricity

...things you find in a factory, other than machines

...kinds of people who appear on magazine covers, other than models

...things in a home entertainment setup, other than the TV

...things a teacher has on their desk, other than an apple

...Christmas traditions, other than caroling or decorating the tree

...things you wear in spring, other than a rain jacket

...things that are square, other than a house

...things you can recycle, other than cans

...things people wear, other than a hat

...movies with Brad Pitt, other than from the Ocean's Eleven series

...things you find in a swamp, other than alligators

...large numbers bigger than a million

...famous musicians, but none that are still performing

...video game systems, other than the latest Nintendo

...synonyms or slang for plan, other than plot

...things you pick, other than apples

...plays you see at the theater, other than Macbeth

...cold drinks, other than lemonade

...words that rhyme with hair, other than air

...barn animals, other than a cow

...board games, other than Monopoly

...large appliances, other than a fridge

...animals that usually come out at night, other than an owl

...words that rhyme with day, other than hay

...kinds of cookies, other than chocolate chip

...people you find at a baseball game, other than baseball players

...continents, other than Australia

...ways to say hello, other than hello

...things a cowboy has, other than a horse

...ways to reward someone, other than money

...types of sandwiches, other than peanut butter and jelly

...synonyms or slang for ugly, other than hideous

...movie monsters, other than Godzilla

...fruits, other than apples or bananas

...things you buy from a food truck, other than French fries

...words that rhyme with spot, other than dot

...games you play on a field, other than soccer or football

...things an engineer builds, other than bridges

...things with holes, other than donuts

...high-paying jobs, other than a doctor

...baseball teams, other than the New York Yankees

...festivals or county fairs, other than music festivals

...reasons to bring an umbrella with you, other than because it's raining

...first names that start with M, other than Matt or Marjorie

...words that rhyme with hook, other than book

...chores you do around the house, other than sweeping

...words that start with the letter Y, other than Yoda

...things you need for school, other than a computer

...hot drinks, other than hot chocolate

...astrological signs, other than Virgo and Libra

...movies with Harrison Ford, but none from the Star Wars series

...things you read, other than books

...things you eat for breakfast, other than eggs

...things you could stick on a fridge, other than photos

...movies with Samuel L. Jackson, other than Snakes on a Plane

...things that honk, other than a horn

...things you look through, other than binoculars

...natural disasters, other than tornadoes

...things you play, other than a guitar

...things you leave a review for, other than restaurants

...things a nurse does, other than check your temperature

...bad times to tell a joke, other than at a funeral

...ways to decorate the house for Christmas, other than a wreath

...things that lay eggs, other than chickens

...things you find in the arctic, other than polar bears

...words that rhyme with foam, other than dome

...parts of your head, other than hair or teeth

...kinds of Chinese food, but nothing made from chicken

...things you wear to a formal event, other than a tuxedo

...words that rhyme with pray, other than hay

...words that rhyme with mind, other than hind

...things a king has, other than a crown

...words that start with the letter R, other than robot

...words that rhyme with hurry, other than curry

...things you negotiate for, other than a car

...words that start with the letter O, other than orangutan

...things a fireman carries, other than an oxygen tank

...synonyms or slang for dull, other than boring

...words that rhyme with poke, other than woke

...kinds of Italian food, other than pasta

...shapes, other than a circle

...things in a science fiction movie, other than aliens

...first names that start with F, other than Frank or Felicity

...things you do at summer camp, other than swim

...first names that start with T, other than Trevor or Tracy

...primitive weapons, other than a spear

...things to do with leftovers, other than eat them

...words that rhyme with salt, other than fault

...things you do in pre-school, other than color

...things to do at recess, but no sports

...words that rhyme with space, other than race

...reasons you can't go to school, other than you're sick

...five things with wings, other than birds

...words that rhyme with fire, other than hire

...things bake, other than cookies

...things a police officer has on them, other than a gun

...things to do when you're bored, other than watching TV

...ways to protect yourself, other than a weapon

...things that make a lot of noise, other than children

...royalty titles, other than queen

...chicken wing flavors, other than hot

...drinks that old people drink, other than coffee

...animals that are grey, other than hippos

...people who work with numbers, other than a mathematician

...things you pull, other than a lever

...paranormal monsters, other than zombies

...animals with jobs, other than dogs

...pieces of jewelry, other than earrings

...things you find in the street, other than cars

...people who work for the city, other than police officers

...things you need two people to lift, other than a piano

...casino games, other than blackjack

...words that start with the letter G, other giant

...places that food comes from, other than a grocery store

...military vehicles, but no tanks

...people you find at a music concert, other than musicians

...synonyms or slang for right, other than correct

...newspapers, other than ones with a city in the name

...words that rhyme with toad, other than road

...famous landmarks to visit, other than the Eiffel Tower

...things you find at the science museum, other than trains

...things you find at the art museum, other than paintings

...brands of cell phone, other than Apple

...things you can shake, other than a rattle

...ice cream toppings, other than sprinkles

...things you find in a garden, other than plants

...shoe brands, other than Nike

...words that rhyme with eat, other than sheet

...parts of a camera, other than the lens

...things you see at the bus station, other than a bus

...things you find in a cave, other than bears

...words that rhyme with shop, other than drop

...reasons to get someone for Valentine's Day, other than flowers

...places to buy cheap stuff, other than the dollar store

...Greek gods, other than Zeus

...people who work on a movie, other than the director

...Disney movies, other than Frozen or The Little Mermaid

...things you find in a classroom, other than a chalkboard

...musical instruments, other than a guitar or piano

...card games, other than poker

...foods your country is known for, but none that are blue

...things you wear in fall, other than a sweater

...names of ships, other than Enterprise

...synonyms or slang for amazing, other than incredible

...military ranks, other than captain

...movies with Jack Nicholson, other than Chinatown

...animals you find in a desert, other than birds

…pop songs, other than Sunflower

...musicals, other than Mamma Mia

...things you burn, other than wood

...pieces of furniture, other than a couch

...things you do before going to school, other than eat breakfast

...places to take a first date, other than restaurants

...words that rhyme with flash, other than trash

...words that rhyme with mood, other than rude

...things you chew, other than gum

...ways to water plants, other than a hose

...movies with Matt Damon, other than The Departed

...first names that start with U, other than Uther

...humanoid species, other than dwarves

...slogans, other than "Eat fresh!"

...exercise equipment, other than free weights

...words that rhyme with wink, other than rink

...words that rhyme with long, other than wrong

...movies with Morgan Freeman, but none where he's the narrator

...things you eat at Thanksgiving, other than meat

...flowers, other than roses

...forest animals, but no birds

...princes, other than Prince Harry

...synonyms or slang for little, other than tiny

...professional sports, other than baseball

...breeds of cat, other than the Maine Coon

...words that start with the letter D, other than dinosaur

...published authors, other than J.K. Rowling

...games with sticks, other than hockey

...things you wear when it's hot, other than shorts

...foods that adults like, but kids don't, other than oysters

...things you find at a water park, other than slides

...types or species of amphibians, other than tree frogs

...polite sayings, other than "thank you"

...reasons to end up in the hospital, other than a broken bone

...animals with shells, other than clams

...birth stones, other than yours

...first names that start with L, other than Lars or Laura

...things you can BBQ, other than hotdogs or hamburgers

...things you put on nachos, other than cheese

...words that rhyme with able, other than stable

...internet browsers, other than Firefox

...first names that start with I, other than Ivan or Irene

...celebrities, but none over the age of 25

...things to do on a Friday night, other than see a movie

...food served at a breakfast restaurant, other than eggs and toast

...things that have zippers, other than a sweater

...things you ride, other than a skateboard

...types of junk food, other than potato chips

...synonyms or slang for grab, other than take

...team sports, other than hockey

...things you find in an office, other than a photocopier

...medieval weapons, other than a sword

...words that rhyme with cut, other than rut

...words that rhyme with rob, other than mob

...movies where a main character is an animal, other than Garfield

...things you find at a birthday party, other than cake

...ingredients in fajitas, other than chicken

...European football (soccer) teams, other than Manchester United

...animals that are red, other than foxes

...ways to relax, other than the spa

...tools used to fix a house, other than a hammer

...things that are orange, other than a pumpkin

...things to bring on nature hike, other than a camera

...science experiments, other than a volcano

...things you call a relative, other than aunt or uncle

...vegetables kids don't like, other than asparagus

...words that rhyme with yak, other than stack

...words that rhyme with spot, other than blot

...people involved in building a house, other than a carpenter

...kinds of soup, other than tomato soup

...famous people with "Smith" in their name, other than Smithers

...places to buy food, other than a grocery store

...items you see on a bookcase, other than books

...things you see in a haunted house, other than spider webs

...TV game shows other than Jeopardy

...jobs where people dance for a living, other than backup dancer

...things you climb, other than a tree

...US presidents, other than Lincoln

...things a pirate owns, other than a sword

...things that produce smoke, other than cigarettes

...cell phone providers, other than the one you're with

...words that rhyme with bag, other than snag

...words that rhyme with bat, other than fat

...words that rhyme with last, other than past

...words that have the letter X in them, other than tax

...things you find in a medicine cabinet, other than medicine

...ways to cook meat without using a stove

...words that start with the letter U, other than ugly

...books that were made into movies, other than Harry Potter

...reality TV shows, other than Survivor

...star constellations, other than the Big Dipper

...things you find in a dragon's cave, other than treasure

...ways to get across a room, other than walking

...words that start with the letter I, other than Idaho

...animals that climb trees, other than racoons

...things with sirens, other than a police car

...things you find in a laboratory, other than a scientist

...reasons you'd send out a flyer, other than a grand opening

...cartoon characters, but none from the Disney universe

...things in a veterinarian clinic, other than pets

...ways to start a fire other than a lighter

...things you find on a bedroom floor, other than clothes

...things you put on the table for dinner, other than a knife and fork

...famous women, other than musicians

...animals that would make a bad pet, but none bigger than a twin-sized bed

...things you eat for lunch, other than sandwiches

...words that rhyme with sore, other than bore

...words that rhyme with run, other than bun

...types of jobs a dog can have, other than helping blind people

...pork products, other than sausages

...famous women, but only if they're dead

...kinds of sharks, other than the Great White

...words that rhyme with wide, other than hide

...reasons the Earth would be destroyed, other than a giant meteor

...animals with horns, other than a rhino

...things on a pirate ship, other than swords

...animal sounds, other than dogs or cats

...things you do in pre-school, other than color

...countries that border an ocean, other than, India, China, United States

...synonyms or slang for beautiful, other than gorgeous

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