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Imposter game words for kids, with easy clues

These 98 Imposter words for kids are animals, food, everyday things and Christmas favourites every child knows, and each one has clues from subtle to obvious so younger players always have something to say.

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98 kid-friendly Imposter words and clues

Every word and clue here was picked for young kids. Subtle clues are for older kids who want a challenge; the obvious ones are fine for little ones who are still learning to bluff.

Animal words for kids

  1. Ant

    tiny, busy, strong

    colony, hill, queen

    picnic, insect

  2. Bear

    big, forest, honey

    hibernate, claws, cave

    grizzly, cub

  3. Bee

    buzz, busy, summer

    hive, honey, flowers

    pollen, sting

  4. Butterfly

    garden, colorful, delicate

    wings, flutter, flowers

    caterpillar, monarch

  5. Cat

    pet, independent, nap

    whiskers, meow, litter

    purr, kitten

  6. Chicken

    farm, feathers, coop

    eggs, rooster, nuggets

    cluck, hen

  7. Cow

    farm, field, grass

    milk, spots, barn

    moo, cattle

  8. Crab

    beach, shell, rock pool

    claws, red, pinch

    sideways, Sebastian

  9. Dog

    pet, walks, friendly

    loyal, bark, leash

    fetch, puppy

  10. Dolphin

    ocean, friendly, playful

    clever, fin, aquarium

    clicks, Flipper

  11. Duck

    pond, feathers, rain

    bread, webbed feet, bill

    quack, Donald

  12. Elephant

    huge, gentle, grey

    memory, tusks, ears

    trunk, Dumbo

  13. Frog

    pond, green, slimy

    jump, lily pad, tadpole

    croak, prince

  14. Giraffe

    tall, gentle, savanna

    spots, leaves, Africa

    long neck, tallest

  15. Goldfish

    pet, small, quiet

    bowl, fins, fair prize

    orange, short memory

  16. Hamster

    pet, small, fluffy

    cheeks, cage, seeds

    wheel, rodent

  17. Horse

    farm, strong, field

    saddle, mane, hooves

    gallop, pony

  18. Kangaroo

    Australia, strong legs, boxing

    hop, joey, tail

    pouch, marsupial

  19. Koala

    sleepy, Australia, grey

    cuddly, tree, fluffy ears

    eucalyptus, marsupial

  20. Lion

    king, proud, pride

    mane, savanna, big cat

    roar, Simba

  21. Monkey

    playful, cheeky, trees

    swinging, tail, zoo

    banana, chimp

  22. Owl

    night, quiet, feathers

    wise, big eyes, barn

    hoot, Hedwig

  23. Panda

    cuddly, rare, slow

    black-and-white, China, zoo

    bamboo, kung fu

  24. Penguin

    cold, cute, swimming

    tuxedo, ice, fish

    waddle, Antarctica

  25. Pig

    farm, pink, smart

    mud, snout, bacon

    oink, Peppa

  26. Rabbit

    garden, soft, quick

    ears, carrot, burrow

    hop, bunny

  27. Sheep

    farm, fluffy, flock

    wool, field, baa

    counting, lamb

  28. Sloth

    lazy, relaxed, rainforest

    hanging, claws, trees

    slow, slowest

  29. Tiger

    jungle, fierce, big cat

    orange, India, Tony

    stripes, Shere Khan

  30. Zebra

    savanna, wild, Africa

    black-and-white, herd, lions

    stripes, striped horse

Food words for kids

  1. Apple

    healthy, lunchbox, teacher

    crunchy, core, pie

    orchard, Granny Smith

  2. Banana

    yellow, monkey, smoothie

    peel, split, potassium

    bunch, slip

  3. Cake

    sweet, party, slice

    layers, candles, oven

    frosting, birthday

  4. Carrot

    orange, healthy, root

    crunchy, snowman nose, eyesight

    rabbit, Bugs Bunny

  5. Cereal

    morning, quick, box

    bowl, spoon, crunchy

    milk, cornflakes

  6. Chocolate

    sweet, treat, melts

    bar, dark, milk

    cocoa, Hershey's

  7. Cupcake

    party, small, sweet

    sprinkles, frosting, bake sale

    liner, muffin

  8. Egg

    breakfast, fragile, white

    shell, fried, hen

    yolk, omelet

  9. French Fries

    salty, side, golden

    ketchup, potato, fast food

    crispy, chips

  10. Hot Dog

    stadium, summer, cheap

    bun, sausage, relish

    mustard, frankfurter

  11. Ice Cream

    summer, cold, dessert

    cone, sprinkles, truck

    scoop, vanilla

  12. Macaroni

    cheesy, kids, comfort food

    pasta, baked, box

    elbows, mac and cheese

  13. Pancakes

    breakfast, Sunday, flip

    stack, batter, butter

    syrup, maple

  14. Pizza

    sharing, Friday, cheesy

    delivery, slice, toppings

    crust, pepperoni

  15. Popcorn

    movies, snack, salty

    buttery, microwave, bucket

    kernels, popping

  16. Sandwich

    lunch, quick, picnic

    bread, slices, deli

    filling, sub

  17. Spaghetti

    Italian, messy, dinner

    long, meatballs, fork

    twirl, Bolognese

  18. Strawberry

    red, sweet, picking

    summer, cream, jam

    seeds, Wimbledon

  19. Toast

    breakfast, quick, warm

    crunchy, bread, jam

    butter, slice

  20. Watermelon

    summer, picnic, heavy

    seeds, green, slice

    rind, juicy

  21. Waffles

    breakfast, Sunday, crispy

    grid, iron, Belgian

    syrup, Eggo

  22. Cheese

    dairy, smelly, aged

    mouse, pizza, grated

    cheddar, Swiss

  23. Honey

    sweet, golden, tea

    sticky, jar, comb

    bees, Winnie the Pooh

  24. Milkshake

    diner, cold, sweet

    thick, whipped cream, blender

    straw, vanilla

Everyday words for kids

  1. Backpack

    school, hiking, carried

    straps, shoulders, water bottle

    zipper, rucksack

  2. Balloon

    party, floating, string

    helium, inflate, latex

    pop, hot air

  3. Beach

    holiday, summer, relaxing

    towel, sunscreen, shells

    sandcastle, waves

  4. Bicycle

    exercise, commute, two of them

    helmet, chain, saddle

    pedals, handlebars

  5. Birthday

    celebration, once a year, older

    wish, balloons, presents

    candles, cake

  6. Castle

    royal, old, stone

    tower, drawbridge, knight

    moat, throne

  7. Clock

    time, wall, round

    ticking, alarm, minutes

    hands, numbers 1 to 12

  8. Park

    outside, green, dog walk

    bench, picnic, pond

    swings, playground

  9. Pillow

    soft, sleep, fluffy

    bed, case, fight

    feathers, headrest

  10. Playground

    recess, kids, sandpit

    swings, monkey bars, seesaw

    slide, jungle gym

  11. Rain

    grey, wet, drizzle

    umbrella, drops, cloudy

    puddles, storm

  12. Rainbow

    colors, after a storm, rare

    arc, seven, sunlight

    prism, pot of gold

  13. School

    learning, morning, uniform

    bell, teacher, lunchbox

    homework, classroom

  14. Snow

    cold, quiet, winter

    white, boots, shovel

    flakes, blizzard

  15. Space

    vast, dark, silent

    stars, planets, rocket

    astronaut, NASA

  16. Swimming Pool

    summer, splash, deep end

    chlorine, lifeguard, diving board

    lanes, goggles

  17. Train

    commute, window seat, delays

    tracks, carriage, ticket

    station, railway

  18. Treehouse

    secret, summer, clubhouse

    ladder, backyard, wooden

    branches, up high

  19. Volcano

    mountain, hot, rumbling

    ash, crater, smoke

    lava, eruption

  20. Zoo

    animals, day out, school trip

    enclosures, tickets, feeding time

    keeper, lions

Christmas words for kids

  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. Stocking

    mantel, sock, small gifts

    hanging, name on it, chimney

    fireplace, candy filled

  7. Candy Cane

    stripes, red and white, sticky

    peppermint, tree, sweet

    hooked treat, shepherd's crook

  8. Gingerbread House

    construction, messy, family project

    icing, gumdrops, roof

    edible walls, Hansel and Gretel

  9. Hot Cocoa

    warming, sweet, winter

    marshmallows, chocolate, whipped cream

    mug, drinking chocolate

  10. Advent Calendar

    countdown, daily, kids

    tiny doors, chocolate, December

    24 days, door a day

  11. Sleigh

    ride, fast, bells

    runners, reindeer, Santa

    pulled through snow, sledge

  12. North Pole

    remote, cold, far

    icy, Santa's home, elves

    top of the world, Arctic

  13. Snow Globe

    souvenir, small, magical

    shake, water, tiny village

    glass, flakes

  14. Snowflake

    unique, cold, tiny

    six points, frozen, melts

    crystal, falling

  15. Sled

    downhill, fast, kids

    rope, wooden, snowy

    winter hill, toboggan

  16. Christmas Lights

    twinkling, colorful, night

    tangled, roof, bulbs

    plug, string

  17. Mittens

    warm, kids, snow

    thumb, wool, pair

    knitted, gloves

  18. Snowball Fight

    ambush, fun, cold

    gloves, fort, teams

    throwing, winter war

  19. Snow Angel

    lying down, cold, kids

    arms, legs, back

    flapping, wings shape

  20. Christmas Eve

    anticipation, excited, midnight

    bedtime, cookies for Santa, pajamas

    night before, December 24

  21. Gingerbread Man

    running, cookie, spicy

    icing buttons, Shrek, bakery

    catch me, ginger biscuit

  22. Toy Train

    tracks, nostalgic, circle

    whistle, engine, batteries

    under the tree, choo choo

  23. Teddy Bear

    cuddly, soft, bedtime

    stuffed, plush, kids

    button eyes, Paddington

How to use this collection

Start with the Animals theme

Press Play the Animals theme and the game opens with Animals selected. It draws from all 81 animal words in the free theme, so you may see a few trickier ones too, like walrus or chameleon. To use only the words on this page, a grown-up can pick one from the list and whisper it to everyone except the Imposter.

Make it easier for young kids

Let younger players use the obvious clues, or turn on Hint for the Imposter under Game modes so the Imposter sees one small clue. A grown-up can read the word quietly to anyone who cannot read it yet, then pass the phone on.

How many kids can play

The game takes 3 to 12 players on one phone. Classrooms and big birthday parties can split into tables, or play with 2 or 3 Imposters once there are enough players.

Keep it friendly

Remind kids that bluffing is part of the game, not a real fib, and that the Imposter can still win by guessing the word. Swap roles often so every child gets a turn as the Imposter.

Questions, answered

What are good Imposter words for kids?

Pick things kids see every day: dog, pizza, rainbow, birthday, school, snowman or ice cream. Each word on this page has clues from subtle to obvious, so younger players always have something to say.

How do you play the Imposter game with kids?

Everyone except the Imposter sees the same secret word. Each player says one clue, then everyone votes on who is bluffing. If the Imposter is caught, they get one guess at the word. CardYard deals the roles on one phone, so no grown-up has to sit out.

Are these Imposter words safe for young children?

Yes. Every word and every clue on this page was read for young kids, so you will not find drinks, scary monsters or grown-up jokes here.