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Imposter

240 imposter game words in 10 categories

Here are 240 free words for the imposter game, in 10 categories of everyday things. Everyone but the imposter gets the same word; the imposter gets only the category, or the one-word hint shown next to each word if you play with hints.

Updated November 4, 2026. 240 words on this page, all free. Pro packs in the app add 200 more.

Animals 25

  1. Elephant Hint: Gray
  2. Giraffe Hint: Africa
  3. Penguin Hint: Ice
  4. Kangaroo Hint: Pouch
  5. Dolphin Hint: Playful
  6. Octopus Hint: Smart
  7. Owl Hint: Wise
  8. Lion Hint: King
  9. Tiger Hint: Stripes
  10. Zebra Hint: Herd
  11. Panda Hint: Sleepy
  12. Koala Hint: Tree
  13. Shark Hint: Fin
  14. Turtle Hint: Slow
  15. Rabbit Hint: Ears
  16. Frog Hint: Pond
  17. Bat Hint: Wings
  18. Snake Hint: Scales
  19. Camel Hint: Heat
  20. Parrot Hint: Colorful
  21. Squirrel Hint: Acorns
  22. Horse Hint: Ride
  23. Bee Hint: Hive
  24. Spider Hint: Creepy
  25. Cow Hint: Grass

Food 25

  1. Pizza Hint: Slice
  2. Sushi Hint: Rice
  3. Pancake Hint: Breakfast
  4. Taco Hint: Crunchy
  5. Spaghetti Hint: Sauce
  6. Ice cream Hint: Scoop
  7. Popcorn Hint: Snack
  8. Burger Hint: Grill
  9. Sandwich Hint: Lunch
  10. Soup Hint: Bowl
  11. Chocolate Hint: Sweet
  12. Banana Hint: Yellow
  13. Watermelon Hint: Seeds
  14. Strawberry Hint: Red
  15. Cheese Hint: Milk
  16. Donut Hint: Hole
  17. Cookie Hint: Crumbs
  18. Salad Hint: Green
  19. Egg Hint: Fry
  20. French fries Hint: Ketchup
  21. Hot dog Hint: Bun
  22. Cupcake Hint: Frosting
  23. Lemon Hint: Sour
  24. Honey Hint: Sticky
  25. Pineapple Hint: Tropical

Places 25

  1. Beach Hint: Sand
  2. Airport Hint: Security
  3. Hospital Hint: Waiting
  4. Library Hint: Quiet
  5. Zoo Hint: Cages
  6. Museum Hint: Old
  7. Supermarket Hint: Cart
  8. Movie theater Hint: Dark
  9. Restaurant Hint: Menu
  10. Gym Hint: Sweat
  11. Park Hint: Bench
  12. Farm Hint: Rooster
  13. Campsite Hint: Marshmallows
  14. Castle Hint: Tower
  15. Space station Hint: Float
  16. Lighthouse Hint: Coast
  17. Bakery Hint: Smell
  18. Amusement park Hint: Tickets
  19. Swimming pool Hint: Splash
  20. Train station Hint: Schedule
  21. Hotel Hint: Lobby
  22. Bowling alley Hint: Shoes
  23. Ice rink Hint: Slippery
  24. Aquarium Hint: Glass
  25. Hair salon Hint: Appointment

Around the House 25

  1. Bed Hint: Soft
  2. Fridge Hint: Cold
  3. Couch Hint: Comfy
  4. Toothbrush Hint: Morning
  5. Mirror Hint: Bathroom
  6. Lamp Hint: Switch
  7. Washing machine Hint: Spin
  8. Oven Hint: Hot
  9. Pillow Hint: Fluffy
  10. Blanket Hint: Warm
  11. Television Hint: Remote
  12. Shower Hint: Steam
  13. Toilet Hint: Seat
  14. Vacuum cleaner Hint: Noisy
  15. Doorbell Hint: Visitor
  16. Microwave Hint: Beep
  17. Clock Hint: Tick
  18. Curtains Hint: Window
  19. Sink Hint: Faucet
  20. Umbrella Hint: Rain
  21. Keys Hint: Pocket
  22. Trash can Hint: Smelly
  23. Stairs Hint: Climb
  24. Candle Hint: Flame
  25. Toaster Hint: Bread

Jobs 25

  1. Doctor Hint: Clinic
  2. Teacher Hint: Class
  3. Firefighter Hint: Hose
  4. Pilot Hint: Sky
  5. Chef Hint: Kitchen
  6. Police officer Hint: Badge
  7. Astronaut Hint: Suit
  8. Dentist Hint: Smile
  9. Farmer Hint: Field
  10. Mail carrier Hint: Stamps
  11. Lifeguard Hint: Whistle
  12. Hairdresser Hint: Trim
  13. Photographer Hint: Pose
  14. Magician Hint: Trick
  15. Plumber Hint: Tools
  16. Scientist Hint: Lab
  17. Builder Hint: Helmet
  18. Vet Hint: Pets
  19. Judge Hint: Court
  20. Waiter Hint: Tray
  21. Nurse Hint: Scrubs
  22. Librarian Hint: Shelves
  23. Taxi driver Hint: Traffic
  24. Baker Hint: Dough
  25. Clown Hint: Circus

Sports and Games 25

  1. Soccer Hint: Goal
  2. Basketball Hint: Bounce
  3. Tennis Hint: Racket
  4. Baseball Hint: Glove
  5. Swimming Hint: Goggles
  6. Gymnastics Hint: Flip
  7. Golf Hint: Club
  8. Skateboarding Hint: Ramp
  9. Chess Hint: Board
  10. Hide and seek Hint: Count
  11. Tag Hint: Run
  12. Volleyball Hint: Net
  13. Boxing Hint: Ring
  14. Karate Hint: Kick
  15. Surfing Hint: Wave
  16. Skiing Hint: Snow
  17. Ice hockey Hint: Stick
  18. Cycling Hint: Pedal
  19. Table tennis Hint: Paddle
  20. Darts Hint: Aim
  21. Jump rope Hint: Rhythm
  22. Puzzle Hint: Pieces
  23. Card games Hint: Deck
  24. Marathon Hint: Miles
  25. Archery Hint: Target

Nature and Weather 25

  1. Rainbow Hint: Colors
  2. Volcano Hint: Smoke
  3. Thunderstorm Hint: Loud
  4. Snowman Hint: Winter
  5. Waterfall Hint: Mist
  6. Tornado Hint: Wind
  7. Desert Hint: Dry
  8. Forest Hint: Trail
  9. Cave Hint: Echo
  10. Moon Hint: Night
  11. Sun Hint: Bright
  12. Cloud Hint: Drift
  13. River Hint: Flow
  14. Ocean Hint: Deep
  15. Island Hint: Palm
  16. Lightning Hint: Flash
  17. Fog Hint: Blurry
  18. Earthquake Hint: Shake
  19. Sunset Hint: Orange
  20. Glacier Hint: Melt
  21. Flower Hint: Garden
  22. Leaf Hint: Fall
  23. Mountain Hint: Peak
  24. Star Hint: Wish
  25. Puddle Hint: Boots

School and Office 25

  1. Backpack Hint: Zipper
  2. Pencil Hint: Sharp
  3. Homework Hint: Due
  4. Calculator Hint: Numbers
  5. Whiteboard Hint: Marker
  6. Locker Hint: Hallway
  7. Lunchbox Hint: Thermos
  8. Laptop Hint: Charger
  9. Printer Hint: Jam
  10. Recess Hint: Outside
  11. Field trip Hint: Bus
  12. Exam Hint: Stress
  13. Scissors Hint: Cut
  14. Glue Hint: Craft
  15. Eraser Hint: Mistake
  16. Globe Hint: Map
  17. Ruler Hint: Straight
  18. Notebook Hint: Lines
  19. School bus Hint: Route
  20. Detention Hint: Trouble
  21. Elevator Hint: Buttons
  22. Desk Hint: Drawer
  23. Spelling bee Hint: Letters
  24. Microscope Hint: Tiny
  25. Graduation Hint: Ceremony

Vehicles 20

  1. Car Hint: Garage
  2. Bicycle Hint: Bell
  3. Motorcycle Hint: Biker
  4. Train Hint: Tunnel
  5. Helicopter Hint: Blades
  6. Sailboat Hint: Breeze
  7. Tractor Hint: Hay
  8. Fire truck Hint: Siren
  9. Ambulance Hint: Emergency
  10. Scooter Hint: Handlebars
  11. Golf cart Hint: Course
  12. Rocket Hint: Launch
  13. Airplane Hint: Seatbelt
  14. Limousine Hint: Prom
  15. Canoe Hint: Lake
  16. Garbage truck Hint: Curb
  17. Ice cream truck Hint: Music
  18. Monster truck Hint: Show
  19. Police car Hint: Lights
  20. Tow truck Hint: Hook

Clothes 20

  1. T-shirt Hint: Cotton
  2. Jeans Hint: Denim
  3. Hoodie Hint: Cozy
  4. Pajamas Hint: Bedtime
  5. Sneakers Hint: Laces
  6. Sandals Hint: Toes
  7. Raincoat Hint: Waterproof
  8. Swimsuit Hint: Tan
  9. Scarf Hint: Neck
  10. Mittens Hint: Thumbs
  11. Beanie Hint: Knit
  12. Necktie Hint: Office
  13. Socks Hint: Pair
  14. Belt Hint: Buckle
  15. Tuxedo Hint: Wedding
  16. Costume Hint: Halloween
  17. Apron Hint: Cooking
  18. Overalls Hint: Straps
  19. Sunglasses Hint: Shade
  20. Uniform Hint: Team

In the app

Pro packs: a look inside

A sample of 10 from each Pro pack. The full packs unlock in the app with Pro; the free deck above stays free.

Around the World

Pro

Countries, world foods, travel and life under the sea.

  1. Japan Hint: Island
  2. Greece Hint: Olives
  3. Germany Hint: Sausages
  4. Ramen Hint: Broth
  5. Fondue Hint: Melted
  6. Passport Hint: Photo
  7. Backpacking Hint: Budget
  8. Ski resort Hint: Lift
  9. Crab Hint: Pinch
  10. Scuba diver Hint: Tank

90 more words in the app

Night In

Pro

Movies and TV, music, hobbies, fantasy and myth.

  1. Horror movie Hint: Scream
  2. Zombie Hint: Slow
  3. Binge watching Hint: Weekend
  4. Karaoke Hint: Friends
  5. Ukulele Hint: Small
  6. Knitting Hint: Cozy
  7. Video games Hint: Controller
  8. Kite flying Hint: Windy
  9. Witch Hint: Spooky
  10. Alien Hint: Spaceship

90 more words in the app

How to play with this list

  1. Pick a word in secret and tell it to every player but one.
  2. Tell the imposter only the category, or the hint if you play with hints.
  3. Go around once: everyone says one word about the secret word.
  4. Vote. If the group catches the imposter, the imposter can still win by guessing the word.

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