So Clover! FAQ
10 questions players ask · Updated Nov 9, 2026 · Full rulebook
Setup
Choosing Clues
- Are verbs allowed as clues, or only nouns, pronouns, numbers, acronyms and onomatopoeia?
- Are compound words allowed as clues, such as closed, open and hyphenated compounds?
- Can a clue include punctuation, such as an exclamation mark?
- Can a clue word match a keyword that is on a different card of my Clover board?
- What if the fifth card shows a word I wrote as a clue on my board?
- Must a clue tie both keywords in a pair together, or is a clue for only one keyword allowed?
- Can a clue use parentheses to show a homophone spelling, like c(h)ord?
- What counts as the "same family" as a Keyword for invalid clues?