Word library · Updated 2026-07-05
Imposter game words
Pass the Imposter includes 56 free word packs with 3,249 word pairs, each matching a secret word with a similar decoy for Undercover mode. Below are real samples from the most popular packs. Every pack feeds straight into the game, and words never repeat until your group has seen them all.
What makes a good imposter word?
A great round starts with a word everyone at the table recognizes instantly. Obscure words stall the clue round, because civilians get stuck instead of the imposter. The second half of the trick is the decoy: the similar word an Undercover imposter receives. A good decoy lives in the same category and shares traits with the secret word without being a synonym. Dog and Wolf work because clues like "loyal" or "howl" separate them slowly; Dog and Canine would collapse the game, and Dog and Table would give the imposter away on the first clue.
Every pair below follows those rules: same category, similar familiarity, plausibly confusable, family-friendly. Use them as inspiration for your own custom packs too.
Animals
Easy · showing 10 of 92 pairs
| Secret word | Undercover decoy |
|---|---|
| Lion | Tiger |
| Leopard | Cheetah |
| Jaguar | Panther |
| Wolf | Coyote |
| Fox | Jackal |
| Dog | Wolf |
| Cat | Lynx |
| Horse | Donkey |
| Zebra | Horse |
| Mule | Donkey |
Food & Drink
Easy · showing 10 of 81 pairs
| Secret word | Undercover decoy |
|---|---|
| Pizza | Lasagna |
| Hamburger | Cheeseburger |
| Spaghetti | Macaroni |
| Sushi | Sashimi |
| Tacos | Burritos |
| Sandwich | Wrap |
| Pancakes | Waffles |
| Omelette | Frittata |
| Hot Dog | Sausage Roll |
| Fried Rice | Fried Noodles |
Movies
Easy · showing 10 of 130 pairs
| Secret word | Undercover decoy |
|---|---|
| Titanic | The Notebook |
| The Notebook | A Walk to Remember |
| Jaws | The Meg |
| The Meg | Jaws |
| Toy Story | Shrek |
| Shrek | Toy Story |
| Jurassic Park | Jurassic World |
| Jurassic World | Jurassic Park |
| Avatar | Star Wars |
| Star Wars | Star Trek |
TV Shows
Easy · showing 10 of 170 pairs
| Secret word | Undercover decoy |
|---|---|
| Friends | Seinfeld |
| Seinfeld | Frasier |
| The Office | Parks and Recreation |
| Parks and Recreation | Brooklyn Nine-Nine |
| Brooklyn Nine-Nine | Superstore |
| How I Met Your Mother | Friends |
| The Big Bang Theory | Young Sheldon |
| Young Sheldon | Malcolm in the Middle |
| Modern Family | Arrested Development |
| Arrested Development | Schitt's Creek |
Sports
Easy · showing 10 of 70 pairs
| Secret word | Undercover decoy |
|---|---|
| Soccer | Rugby |
| Basketball | Netball |
| Baseball | Cricket |
| Tennis | Badminton |
| Golf | Mini Golf |
| Hockey | Lacrosse |
| Volleyball | Handball |
| Boxing | Kickboxing |
| Wrestling | Judo |
| Swimming | Diving |
Countries
Medium · showing 10 of 196 pairs
| Secret word | Undercover decoy |
|---|---|
| France | Germany |
| Germany | Austria |
| Spain | Portugal |
| Portugal | Spain |
| Italy | Greece |
| Greece | Turkey |
| United Kingdom | Ireland |
| Ireland | United Kingdom |
| Netherlands | Belgium |
| Belgium | Netherlands |
Jobs
Easy · showing 10 of 71 pairs
| Secret word | Undercover decoy |
|---|---|
| Doctor | Nurse |
| Teacher | Professor |
| Chef | Baker |
| Pilot | Flight Attendant |
| Firefighter | Paramedic |
| Police Officer | Security Guard |
| Lawyer | Judge |
| Dentist | Orthodontist |
| Veterinarian | Zookeeper |
| Carpenter | Plumber |
Famous People
Medium · showing 10 of 102 pairs
| Secret word | Undercover decoy |
|---|---|
| Albert Einstein | Isaac Newton |
| Oprah Winfrey | Ellen DeGeneres |
| Barack Obama | Abraham Lincoln |
| Michael Jackson | Prince |
| Marilyn Monroe | Audrey Hepburn |
| Nelson Mandela | Mahatma Gandhi |
| Steve Jobs | Bill Gates |
| Leonardo da Vinci | Michelangelo |
| William Shakespeare | Charles Dickens |
| Queen Elizabeth II | Queen Victoria |
Household Items
Easy · showing 10 of 61 pairs
| Secret word | Undercover decoy |
|---|---|
| Sofa | Armchair |
| Pillow | Cushion |
| Blanket | Quilt |
| Curtain | Blind |
| Rug | Carpet |
| Lamp | Lantern |
| Mirror | Picture Frame |
| Clock | Watch |
| Vase | Pot |
| Candle | Tealight |
Brands
Medium · showing 10 of 70 pairs
| Secret word | Undercover decoy |
|---|---|
| Nike | Adidas |
| Coca-Cola | Pepsi |
| McDonald's | Burger King |
| Apple | Samsung |
| Bing | |
| Amazon | eBay |
| Microsoft | Oracle |
| Snapchat | |
| YouTube | Vimeo |
Nature
Medium · showing 10 of 61 pairs
| Secret word | Undercover decoy |
|---|---|
| Mountain | Hill |
| Valley | Canyon |
| River | Stream |
| Lake | Pond |
| Ocean | Sea |
| Waterfall | Rapids |
| Forest | Jungle |
| Desert | Prairie |
| Cave | Cavern |
| Cliff | Bluff |
Tech & Gadgets
Medium · showing 10 of 60 pairs
| Secret word | Undercover decoy |
|---|---|
| Laptop | Tablet |
| Smartphone | Smartwatch |
| Desktop Computer | Workstation |
| Monitor | Projector |
| Keyboard | Keypad |
| Mouse | Trackpad |
| Printer | Scanner |
| Webcam | Action Camera |
| Headphones | Earbuds |
| Speaker | Soundbar |
All 56 packs
The full library covers Animals, Food & Drink, Movies, TV Shows, Sports, Countries, Famous People, Jobs, Household Items, Brands, Nature, Tech & Gadgets, School, Travel, and more, all the way to hard packs like World Capitals and Mythology for groups who want a challenge. Select any mix on the setup screen or hit 🎲 Random to draw from everything.
- 🦁 Animals (92)
- 🍔 Food & Drink (81)
- 🎬 Movies (130)
- 📺 TV Shows (170)
- ⚽ Sports (70)
- 🌍 Countries (196)
- 🌟 Famous People (102)
- 👷 Jobs (71)
- 🛋️ Household Items (61)
- 🏷️ Brands (70)
- 🌲 Nature (61)
- 💻 Tech & Gadgets (60)
- 🎒 School (50)
- ✈️ Travel (50)
- 🎵 Music (55)
- 🐕 Dog Breeds (50)
- 🦜 Birds (50)
- 🐠 Sea Creatures (50)
- 🐞 Insects & Bugs (40)
- 🦕 Dinosaurs (40)
- 🍎 Fruits (50)
- 🥦 Vegetables (50)
- 🍰 Desserts & Sweets (50)
- 🥤 Drinks (50)
- 🍟 Fast Food (40)
- 🍬 Candy (35)
- 🧸 Cartoons & Animation (56)
- 🥇 Olympic Sports (40)
- 🚗 Car Brands (40)
- 🚙 Vehicles (40)
- 🎮 Video Games (60)
- 🇺🇸 US States (50)
- 🏛️ World Capitals (113)
- 🗽 Landmarks (61)
- 🔬 Scientists & Inventors (50)
- 🎤 Musicians & Bands (70)
- 🏅 Athletes (60)
- 🎭 Actors & Actresses (55)
- ✍️ Authors (40)
- 🍴 Kitchen Tools (50)
- 👕 Clothing & Fashion (50)
- 🪑 Furniture (40)
- 🔧 Tools & Hardware (40)
- 📎 Office Supplies (40)
- 🧩 Toys & Games (40)
- 🌸 Flowers (40)
- 🌳 Trees (35)
- 🚀 Space & Astronomy (50)
- ⛅ Weather (35)
- 🏺 Mythology (40)
- 💎 Gemstones & Minerals (35)
- 🎻 Musical Instruments (40)
- 🎨 Colors (45)
- 🦴 Body Parts (45)
- 😀 Emotions (35)
- 🎉 Holidays (30)
Ready to put them to work? Start a game, read how to play, or check the complete rules.
Word list questions
What are good imposter game words?
Good imposter game words are concrete nouns everyone in the group recognizes, paired with a decoy from the same category that is similar but not identical, like Dog and Wolf or Pizza and Lasagna. Words that are too obscure stall the clues; decoys that are synonyms make Undercover mode impossible.
How many words does Pass the Imposter include?
Pass the Imposter ships 56 word packs with 3,249 word pairs across categories like animals, movies, countries, food, sports, jobs, and famous people. Every pack is free, and the game never repeats a pair until your group has seen them all.
Can I add my own imposter words?
Yes. Open the word packs section on the setup screen and tap "Create your own pack" to type word and decoy pairs, one per line. Custom packs are saved on your device and can be shared to another phone as plain text with the Import / export tool.