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Can players take notes or look words up on a phone?

Reported by a single poster or a split discussion; no official ruling.

  • Syvanis · Community · 2022-11-25
  • LoreChase · Community · 2022-11-26
  • jackelfrink · Community · 2016-02-24
  • Earlybath · Community · 2016-02-24

The rules don't forbid notes by the team, and most players are fine with it if it doesn't slow the game. Phones and dictionaries are a group decision; spymasters can also settle a doubtful clue between themselves.

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