Literary charades
A charade was a form of literary riddle popularized in France in the 18th century where each syllable of the answer was described … See more

As a long-lived and informal game, charades' rules can vary widely. Common features of the game include holding up a number of fingers to indicate the number of syllables in the answer, silently replying to questions, and making a "come on" gesture once the … See more

• Time's Up!
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• Cryptic crossword, for a type of clue based on this game
• Pictionary, a game inspired by charades where players draw words or phrases See more

The following gestures are commonly used in the game:
• A number of fingers at the beginning of play gives the number of words in the answer. Holding the number on the opposite inside elbow denotes the number of See more

1. ^ "charade, n.", Oxford English Dictionary, 3rd ed., Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2014.
2. ^ EB (1911).
3. ^ Austen-Leigh, M. A. (1920). Personal Aspects of Jane Austen. E. P. Dutton. pg. 167. See more