Codenames Official Rules: Clue Visibility and Restrictions
No, you cannot use any word that is currently visible on the table as your clue.
Category Word Games
Scrabble Names Rule: Official Scrabble Rules Guide
No, proper names like people or places are generally prohibited in standard Scrabble play.
Scrabble Proper Noun Rules: Official Scrabble Rules Guide
No, you cannot play words that are only spelt with an initial capital letter.
Scrabble Official Rules: Adding Letters to Existing Words
Yes, you can add one or more tiles to the beginning, the end, or both ends of a word already on the board.
Scrabble Word Challenge Official Rules & Dispute Guide
Yes, you may challenge a word before the next player begins their turn by consulting an agreed dictionary.
Scrabble Official Rules: Can You Place Tiles Diagonally?
No, all tiles must be placed in a continuous line horizontally or vertically.
Scrabble Word Direction Official Rules: Can You Play Backwards?
No, words must be placed to read either across or down on the board.
Codenames One Word Clue Rules: Official & House Rules
No, technically only one-word compounds like 'greenhouse' are valid, unless your group agrees to allow others.
Scrabble Official Rules: Word Challenge and Penalty Guide
The player removes the challenged tiles from the board and loses their turn.
Scrabble Official Rules: How to Challenge Invalid Words
Yes, you can challenge a word by checking a previously agreed upon dictionary before the next player starts.