Codenames
What happens if the spymaster gives an invalid clue?
The rulebook states this directly.
- Codenames rulebook · Rulebook · PENALTY FOR INVALID CLUES
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The team's turn ends immediately, and the other spymaster may (optionally) cover one of their own words before giving the next clue. If nobody notices the clue was invalid, it stands as valid. Accidentally saying a visible board word is the same.