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Christmas Imposter words with 8 clues each

Each of these 80 Christmas Imposter words comes with three subtle, three medium and two obvious clues, and the free Christmas theme in CardYard deals them for you.

80 Christmas Imposter words and clues

Say a subtle clue to prove you know the word without handing it to the Imposter. Medium clues narrow it down, and the obvious ones are for young kids or for explaining the word after the round.

Christmas Imposter game words

  1. Santa Claus

    generous, jolly, red suit

    beard, chimney, reindeer

    sleigh, ho ho ho

  2. Reindeer

    Arctic, team, snow

    antlers, sleigh, hooves

    flying, Rudolph

  3. Elf

    helper, small, busy

    pointy ears, toys, green hat

    workshop, Will Ferrell

  4. Snowman

    melting, winter, kids

    carrot, buttons, coal eyes

    scarf, Frosty

  5. Christmas Tree

    evergreen, living room, lights

    ornaments, star on top, presents under

    pine needles, fir

  6. Mistletoe

    romance, doorway, hanging

    berries, awkward, white berries

    kiss, pucker up

  7. Stocking

    mantel, sock, small gifts

    hanging, name on it, chimney

    fireplace, candy filled

  8. Ornament

    fragile, shiny, family heirloom

    hook, tree, glass

    bauble, hanging decoration

  9. Tinsel

    shiny, messy, sparkle

    strands, silver, tree

    garland, all over the floor

  10. Wreath

    welcoming, round, festive

    door, pine, bow

    evergreen circle, holly ring

  11. Candy Cane

    stripes, red and white, sticky

    peppermint, tree, sweet

    hooked treat, shepherd's crook

  12. Gingerbread House

    construction, messy, family project

    icing, gumdrops, roof

    edible walls, Hansel and Gretel

  13. Eggnog

    creamy, festive, thick

    nutmeg, rum, milk

    custard drink, holiday drink

  14. Hot Cocoa

    warming, sweet, winter

    marshmallows, chocolate, whipped cream

    mug, drinking chocolate

  15. Fruitcake

    dense, heavy, old

    candied, nuts, rum

    regifted loaf, joke gift

  16. Roast Turkey

    centerpiece, big, family

    stuffing, oven, gravy

    carving, Thanksgiving

  17. Mince Pie

    British, small, warm

    pastry, Father Christmas, spices

    dried fruit, sweet tart

  18. Yule Log

    rolled, wood, tradition

    fireplace, bark frosting, French

    chocolate cake, bûche de Noël

  19. Advent Calendar

    countdown, daily, kids

    tiny doors, chocolate, December

    24 days, door a day

  20. Sleigh

    ride, fast, bells

    runners, reindeer, Santa

    pulled through snow, sledge

  21. Chimney

    narrow, smoke, bricks

    soot, Santa, sweep

    rooftop, fireplace

  22. North Pole

    remote, cold, far

    icy, Santa's home, elves

    top of the world, Arctic

  23. Workshop

    busy, noisy, elves

    tools, hammer, assembly line

    toys, Santa

  24. Nice List

    good behavior, reward, kids

    checked twice, Santa, presents

    scroll, not naughty

  25. Naughty List

    trouble, warning, kids

    checked twice, coal, Santa

    bad behavior, not nice

  26. Lump of Coal

    disappointing, dirty, small

    black, naughty, rock

    stocking punishment, bad kids

  27. Snow Globe

    souvenir, small, magical

    shake, water, tiny village

    glass, flakes

  28. Snowflake

    unique, cold, tiny

    six points, frozen, melts

    crystal, falling

  29. Sled

    downhill, fast, kids

    rope, wooden, snowy

    winter hill, toboggan

  30. Ice Skates

    blades, cold, wobbly

    rink, boots, frozen pond

    laces, hockey

  31. Carolers

    doorstep, cold, group

    sheet music, lanterns, harmony

    singing, Christmas songs

  32. Nativity Scene

    stable, quiet, figurines

    manger, Mary, star

    shepherds, baby Jesus

  33. Three Wise Men

    journey, travelers, star

    gifts, gold, myrrh

    camels, kings

  34. Manger

    straw, humble, wooden

    stable, animals, hay

    Bethlehem, baby Jesus

  35. Angel

    halo, heaven, white

    wings, harp, glow

    treetop, Gabriel

  36. Jingle Bells

    song, cheerful, catchy

    sleigh, one horse, dashing

    all the way, open sleigh

  37. Silent Night

    peaceful, slow, candlelight

    carol, holy, lullaby

    all is calm, Stille Nacht

  38. The Grinch

    grumpy, cynic, cave

    green, Max the dog, stealing presents

    Whoville, Dr. Seuss

  39. Scrooge

    miser, grumpy, rich

    ghosts, Dickens, Tiny Tim

    bah humbug, Christmas Carol

  40. Rudolph

    misfit, bullied, bright

    red nose, reindeer, glow

    foggy night, leads the sleigh

  41. Frosty

    jolly, song, cartoon

    magic hat, corncob pipe, button nose

    melts, snowman

  42. Nutcracker

    ballet, Tchaikovsky, toy

    wooden soldier, jaw, Clara

    sugar plum, cracks nuts

  43. Home Alone

    burglars, family trip, classic

    traps, paint cans, Macaulay Culkin

    Kevin, keep the change

  44. Polar Express

    train, magical, night

    tickets, Tom Hanks, hot cocoa

    conductor, bell

  45. Ugly Sweater

    itchy, loud, contest

    party, reindeer pattern, wool

    knitted, jumper

  46. Secret Santa

    anonymous, budget, mystery

    drawing names, coworkers, reveal

    office gift, gift exchange

  47. White Elephant

    stealing, funny, rules

    unwanted, swap, numbers

    gift exchange, Yankee swap

  48. Wrapping Paper

    scissors, colorful, crinkly

    tape, roll, bows

    torn on the morning, gift wrap

  49. Ribbon

    curly, shiny, tied

    scissors, gift, satin

    bow, hair

  50. Christmas Cracker

    pull, British, table

    snap, joke, small toy

    paper crown, bang

  51. Christmas Lights

    twinkling, colorful, night

    tangled, roof, bulbs

    plug, string

  52. Fireplace

    cozy, warm, crackling

    logs, stockings, chimney

    mantel, hearth

  53. Mittens

    warm, kids, snow

    thumb, wool, pair

    knitted, gloves

  54. Scarf

    wool, cozy, winter

    neck, knitted, striped

    wrapped twice, snowman

  55. Snowball Fight

    ambush, fun, cold

    gloves, fort, teams

    throwing, winter war

  56. Snow Angel

    lying down, cold, kids

    arms, legs, back

    flapping, wings shape

  57. Boxing Day

    December 26, lazy, British

    sales, shopping, football

    leftovers, after Christmas

  58. Christmas Eve

    anticipation, excited, midnight

    bedtime, cookies for Santa, pajamas

    night before, December 24

  59. Holly

    prickly, green, spiky

    red berries, leaves, wreath

    deck the halls, ivy

  60. Poinsettia

    potted, plant, gift

    red leaves, flower, December

    Mexico, Christmas Star

  61. Pine Cone

    woodland, brown, crafts

    scales, seeds, tree

    forest floor, conifer

  62. Gingerbread Man

    running, cookie, spicy

    icing buttons, Shrek, bakery

    catch me, ginger biscuit

  63. Cranberry Sauce

    tart, red, jelly

    canned, turkey, Thanksgiving

    dinner side, berries

  64. Mulled Wine

    spiced, cozy, market

    warm, orange, cloves

    cinnamon, glühwein

  65. Stuffing

    bread, side dish, herbs

    sage, turkey, dressing

    inside the bird, Thanksgiving

  66. Christmas Pudding

    flaming, heavy, dark

    brandy, coin, holly on top

    British dessert, plum

  67. Peppermint Bark

    chocolate, festive, gift tin

    crushed, candy cane, white chocolate

    layered, minty

  68. Toy Train

    tracks, nostalgic, circle

    whistle, engine, batteries

    under the tree, choo choo

  69. Teddy Bear

    cuddly, soft, bedtime

    stuffed, plush, kids

    button eyes, Paddington

  70. Batteries

    not included, missing, tiny

    power, toys, remote

    AA, Duracell

  71. Christmas Card

    mail, greeting, list

    family photo, stamp, message

    envelope, Season's greetings

  72. Gift Card

    plastic, easy, store

    balance, amount, wallet

    last resort, voucher

  73. Black Friday

    crowds, early, lines

    deals, discounts, doorbusters

    after Thanksgiving, shopping

  74. Last-Minute Shopping

    panic, stress, late

    queues, December 24, rush

    closing time, mall

  75. Family Photo

    matching outfits, posed, living room

    say cheese, timer, card

    awkward, portrait

  76. Office Party

    colleagues, work, Friday

    karaoke, boss, Secret Santa

    small talk, awkward dancing

  77. Mall Santa

    queue, seasonal job, crowd

    lap, fake beard, wish list

    photos, shopping center

  78. Krampus

    Alpine, dark, chains

    horns, Austria, goat

    punishes bad kids, evil Santa

  79. Feliz Navidad

    Spanish, song, cheerful

    greeting, José Feliciano, guitar

    two languages, Merry Christmas

How to use this collection

Play the Christmas theme free

Press Play these words and the game opens with the Christmas theme already selected. CardYard picks one of these 80 words at random, shows it privately to everyone except the Imposter, runs the vote and gives a caught Imposter one final guess. Words do not repeat within your last 50 rounds.

Easy and hard Christmas words

For mixed ages, start with words everyone knows, such as reindeer, snowman, candy cane or Santa Claus. Once the table knows the game, try words with close neighbours: nice list and naughty list, sled and sleigh, Secret Santa and white elephant, Krampus or Boxing Day.

Christmas Undercover rounds

Turn on Undercover under Game modes and the Imposter gets a second Christmas word without being told. Someone holding hot cocoa while everyone else has eggnog gives clues that almost fit, which makes the vote much closer.

Family, office and online parties

Pass one phone around the table for a family or office party. If guests are in different homes, open an online Room: everyone joins with a code on their own phone, sees a private role and votes on their own screen. Friends join free, and the host needs CardYard Premium.

Questions, answered

What are good Christmas words for the Imposter game?

Words the whole party knows work best: Santa Claus, reindeer, mistletoe, gingerbread house, Secret Santa or Home Alone. This page lists 80 Christmas Imposter words, each with 8 clues from subtle to obvious.

Is there a Christmas Imposter game?

Yes. CardYard's Imposter game has a free Christmas theme with the same 80 words as this list. Press Play these words to open it with Christmas selected, then pass one phone around.

Are these Christmas Imposter words good for kids?

Most of them are. For a round with young children, use the Imposter words for kids list, which keeps the Christmas words every child knows and leaves out grown-up ones such as mulled wine and Krampus.

Can we play Christmas Imposter over a video call?

Yes. The host opens an online Room and shares the code. Everyone sees their role on their own phone, says their clue on the call and votes privately. Joining is free, and the host needs Premium.