These dumb charades words are 202 cards for the silent game, in 8 topics that run from film scenes and stock characters to proverbs, words to act in two halves and difficult words. There are no film titles, because in this game the other team sets those. Pick a topic, press Start round and hand the phone to the actor.
Why dumb, and the signals to agree first
Dumb is the old word for silent. Early players acted a word syllable by syllable and were allowed to speak; truly dumb, or mime, charades caught on later. Agree on signals first: fingers for the number of words, cranking an old movie camera for a film. In India, thumbs up means English, thumbs down Hindi, and a level thumb a state language such as Tamil.
Where the film titles come from
Not from this page. In the classic rules one team writes the answer and a player from the other side performs it, so play title rounds from your own slips and the rest from the deck. Film scenes, no titles keeps the flavor: The villain laughing in a swivel chair.
Tips
For difficult dumb charades words, pick the topic Difficult words: 26 abstract cards such as Bureaucracy and Reverse psychology. None is Easy, so leave the level on Any level.
Words to act in two halves is the oldest form of the game. The list under the tool splits each one: for Bridegroom, lift a veil, then brush down a horse.
Each proverb hint opens with the word count and the word to start with. For A stitch in time saves nine: 6 words, start with word 2, stitch.
Questions and answers
Why are there no film titles in this deck?
Because the game supplies its own: the opposing team chooses the film and writes it down for the actor. This deck covers everything around them: 24 film scenes, 24 film words such as Flashback and Double role, and six more topics. No Bollywood or Hollywood title appears on the page.
What makes a dumb charades word difficult?
Nothing to point at. An abstract word needs a tiny scene, and each hint supplies one. For Irony: Put up a sign that says wet paint, step back to admire it, and lean on the wall. Proverbs turn hard when the little words pile up.
Can the actor use the sounds like signal?
Only if your group allows it: some forms of the game ban some signals. Where allowed, a tug on the earlobe rescues words that cannot be acted: for Forgive, tug your earlobe, hold up four fingers, then hand over a wrapped present. Mouthing words, spelling and pointing are generally banned.
Emoji Charades Ideas556 emoji puzzles in 14 topics: idioms, proverbs and two-picture words, each with a hidden answer and a line that explains the pictures. No film titles.
Funny Party Games for Adults, Clean and Silly70 clean games that make adults laugh: improv, bluffing, bad drawing, straight-face contests, 20 pen-and-paper games and 20 for the yard.
A car chase through a vegetable marketSteer hard, duck, and keep brushing flying cabbages off the windscreen.
A dramatic head turn, replayed three timesGasp and whip your head round. Rewind. Do the same turn twice more from new angles.
A heist crew crawling under laser beamsLimbo under one beam, step high over the next, and freeze when a toe nearly touches.
A lawyer leaping up in court to objectSit, slam the table, spring up with one finger raised. The shout stays silent.
A rain dance in the middle of the streetHold out a palm, look up, then throw both arms wide and spin.
A song and dance around a treePeek out from behind an invisible trunk, left side then right side, then circle it.
A training montage before the big matchFive seconds each of skipping, push-ups, shadow footwork and running up steps, then arms raised at the top.
A wedding stopped at the last second by someone bursting inBe the couple exchanging rings, then the doors flying open, then every guest turning round.
An alien spaceship landing in the back gardenShield your eyes from the light above, watch it come down, then wave at what steps out.
The cliffhanger just before the intervalBuild to a shocked face and freeze completely, as if the picture has stopped.
Cutting the red wire with one second left on the clockWipe your brow, hover between two wires, snip, then collapse with relief.
The detective gathering everyone in one room to name the culpritPace in front of a row of suspects, point at one, shake your head, and spin to point at another.
The end credits rolling while the audience walks outScroll both hands slowly upward, then shuffle sideways along a row carrying an empty popcorn tub.
The ghost gliding down a corridor holding a candleTiny steps so that you seem to float, one hand shielding the flame.
Hanging from the edge of a cliff by one handStand with one arm straight up, fingers slipping one at a time, legs kicking.
The hero making an entrance in sunglasses with a coat flapping in the windWalk in slowly, put the sunglasses on, and hold your coat out behind you with one hand.
The hero walking away from an explosion in slow motionWalk toward the guessers very slowly, flinch once as it goes off behind you, and never look back.
Long-lost twins recognizing each otherPlay both twins: the same gesture on each side, then the double take, then the hug.
Running alongside a moving train to catch an outstretched handRun on the spot with one arm stretched forward, fingertips almost touching, then the grab.
The slow clap that spreads through the whole crowdOne slow silent clap. Then become a second person joining in, then a third, then everyone.
Stealing the keys from a snoring guard's beltShow the guard first with a huge silent snore, then creep up, unhook the keys and freeze when he stirs.
Swinging in on a rope to save the dayGrab high with both hands, swing across the room, land in a pose.
Two people running toward each other across a fieldPlay both: run in slow motion from the left, then from the right, then the spin in the middle.
The villain laughing in a swivel chairSilent laugh: head back, shoulders shaking. Then turn the chair slowly to face the guessers.
Film words 24
AuditionWait nervously with a script, step forward, perform too much, and wait for the verdict.
Background dancerDance with great effort while pointing at an invisible star in front of you who gets all the attention.
BlockbusterTwo halves. BLOCK: stack a toy block. BUSTER: smash it with a fist.
Blooper reelStart a serious scene, trip over a word, and collapse laughing. Reset. Do it again.
Box officeTwo words. Draw a box, then sit at a desk. Or sell tickets through a tiny window.
ClapperboardHold one forearm flat on the other and snap it shut like a jaw.
Close-upMake a frame with your fingers and move it in until it holds only one eye.
Double rolePlay two people in one conversation, jumping from spot to spot and changing your posture each time.
Dream sequenceFall asleep on your feet, then waltz through the mist in a new costume every few seconds. Wake with a jolt.
Film criticWatch with a notebook and a frown, then hold up a small number of fingers as a star rating.
FlashbackWiggle your fingers in front of your face like a dissolving picture, then become a child.
Playback singerSing into a studio microphone with headphones on, then become the actor on screen moving their lips to it.
Popcorn bucketHug the bucket, eat one piece at a time without taking your eyes off the screen.
PremiereNumber one finger, then the red carpet walk and the first look at the screen.
Red carpetUnroll it, then walk it: wave, stop, pose for cameras on both sides.
RehearsalDo the same small scene three times, checking a script in between, a little better each time.
ScreenplayType, tear the page out, screw it up, throw it over your shoulder. Type again.
SequelCrank the movie camera, then hold up two fingers.
Slow motionDo anything at all, a sneeze or a wave, at one tenth of the speed.
Special effectsWave a wand at nothing, then react to the explosion, the monster and the spaceship that are not there.
SpotlightStand in the dark, then squint as a circle of light finds you. Step sideways and let it follow.
Standing ovationSit and clap silently, then rise to your feet still clapping and look around for others to join.
SubtitlesMouth nothing. Point at your lips, then draw a line of text under your chin and read along it.
TrailerCrank the movie camera, then move your hands closer together, the signal for shorter.
Stock characters 20
The absent-minded professorHunt everywhere for glasses that are on top of your head.
The clumsy waiterCarry a tall stack of plates, wobble, save it, and lose it at the very last step.
The fortune teller with a crystal ballCircle your hands over the ball, peer in, recoil, and beckon the customer closer.
The game show hostHuge grin, sweep an arm toward the prize, hold an invisible card and pause far too long before the answer.
The hero's funny sidekickCopy the hero pose one second late, get it wrong, and give a thumbs up anyway.
The knight whose armor is too heavyWalk with stiff legs, try to lift a sword arm, tip slowly backward.
The mad scientistPour one flask into another, watch it fizz, and throw your head back in silent laughter.
The news anchor when the autocue failsRead smoothly, stop, keep smiling, shuffle papers, and glance sideways for help.
The nosy neighborTwitch a curtain, then press a glass to the wall and listen with growing delight.
The overdramatic mother in a TV serialHand to forehead, stagger to a chair, recover at once when somebody offers tea.
The pirate captain with a treasure mapOne eye shut, unroll the map, count ten paces and dig.
The robot running out of batteryMove in straight lines, slow down, droop from the waist, and power off mid-gesture.
The royal guard who must not laughStand rigid. Let your lips start to twitch while your eyes follow someone pulling faces.
The sleepwalkerEyes closed, arms out, walk calmly toward a wall and turn at the last moment.
The stage magician whose trick goes wrongShow the empty hat, reach in, pull out the wrong thing, and smile at the audience as if you meant it.
The strict headmasterHands behind your back, walk along a line of pupils, stop, and straighten one collar.
The superhero whose cape keeps getting stuckStrike the pose, stride off, and get yanked back by the door every time.
The undercover spyCollar up, newspaper with two eyeholes, talk into your cuff.
The vampire who is afraid of sunlightCape over your face, reach for a curtain, and hiss silently at the gap of light.
The wise hermit on a mountaintopSit cross-legged, stroke a long beard, and answer a climber with one slow raised finger.
Professions in action 22
Archaeologist brushing dust off a boneKneel, use a tiny brush with great care, blow gently, and lift the find in two hands.
Astronaut doing repairs on a spacewalkEverything slow and floating. Turn a tool, let go of it, and catch it as it drifts away.
Auctioneer taking bidsPoint fast from bidder to bidder, going once, going twice, and bring the hammer down.
Auto rickshaw driver weaving through trafficHands on handlebars, not a wheel. Lean into the gaps and sound a horn with your thumb.
Beekeeper lifting a frame from the hiveVeil down, slow hands, lift the frame, and gently wave away what is on it.
Bus conductor squeezing down the aisle for ticketsTurn sideways, hold on as the bus sways, tear a ticket, and ring the bell.
Cricket umpire signalling a sixStand very still, then raise both hands above your head. That is the real signal for a six.
Glassblower shaping a vaseTurn a long pipe, puff your cheeks, keep turning, and shape the glow with a paddle.
Goalkeeper facing a penaltyBounce on the line with arms wide, guess a side, and dive in slow motion.
Ground crew waving a plane into its gateTwo batons: beckon the plane straight toward you, steer it a little to one side, then give one big clear stop.
Librarian shushing a noisy readerStamp a book, hear something, and raise one slow finger to your lips.
Lifeguard scanning the beach from a tall chairClimb up, shade your eyes, sweep left to right, then blow the whistle and point.
Orchestra conductor bringing in the drumsSmall neat beats with a baton, then a huge cue to the back of the room.
Sculptor chipping a statue out of stoneChisel and mallet, step back, tilt your head, and chip one more tiny piece.
Stock trader on a frantic trading floorTwo phones, wild hand signals across the room, and a look at a screen that ruins your day.
Street artist sketching a portrait in five minutesLook up, look down, quick strokes, thumb held out to measure, and turn the pad around with pride.
Tailor measuring a customer for a suitTape across the shoulders, down one arm, around the waist, pins held between your lips.
Tea seller filling a row of small glasses with chaiStir a pan on the boil, pour it through a strainer into a kettle, then fill the little glasses one by one and hand them out.
Traffic police officer at a busy junctionWhistle in your mouth, one palm up to stop a lane, the other arm waving the next lane through.
Weather presenter pointing at a mapSmile at the camera and sweep a hand across a map behind you without looking at it.
Wedding photographer arranging a huge family photoWave people closer, move one tall person to the back, crouch, count down on your fingers.
Yoga teacher holding a pose while the class wobblesBalance calmly on one leg, then become a student doing the same thing badly.
Proverbs 32
A bad workman blames his tools6 words. Start with word 6, tools: hammer your own thumb, then glare at the hammer and wag a finger at it.
A friend in need is a friend indeed8 words. Start with word 2, friend: put an arm around an invisible shoulder. The word comes twice, so show both word numbers.
A rolling stone gathers no moss6 words. Start with word 3, stone: try to lift something heavy, then roll your arms to set it going downhill.
A stitch in time saves nine6 words. Start with word 2, stitch: thread a needle and sew, then hold up nine fingers for the last word.
A watched pot never boils5 words. Start with word 3, pot: put a lid on it, fold your arms, and stare at it while you tap your foot.
Actions speak louder than words5 words. Start with word 1, actions: the right proverb for this game. Do something big, then make a talking hand, then cover your ears.
All that glitters is not gold6 words. Start with word 6, gold: bite a coin, admire it, then shake your head.
An apple a day keeps the doctor away8 words. Start with word 2, apple: polish it on your sleeve and bite. Then a stethoscope, and wave the doctor off.
As you sow, so shall you reap7 words. Start with word 3, sow: scatter seed from a bag at your hip, then swing a sickle for the last word.
Barking dogs seldom bite4 words. Start with word 2, dogs: silent barks on all fours, then snap your teeth and shake your head.
Birds of a feather flock together6 words. Start with word 1, birds: flap, pluck one feather, then gather a group in close.
Don't judge a book by its cover7 words. Start with word 4, book: open your palms like pages, then close them and frown at the front.
Empty vessels make the most noise6 words. Start with word 2, vessels: turn a pot upside down to show nothing inside, then drum on it and cover your ears.
Every cloud has a silver lining6 words. Start with word 2, cloud: draw a cloud overhead, then trace a shining edge around it.
Haste makes waste3 words. Start with word 1, haste: rush about in a panic, knock something over, and drop what is left in the bin.
Honesty is the best policy5 words. Start with word 4, best: hand on heart for the first word, then a number one finger and a medal.
Laughter is the best medicine5 words. Start with word 1, laughter: shake with silent giggles, then swallow a spoonful and pull a face.
Look before you leap4 words. Start with word 4, leap: get ready to jump, stop, and peer over the edge first.
Make hay while the sun shines6 words. Start with word 5, sun: draw the sun overhead, wipe your brow, then pitchfork hay.
Many hands make light work5 words. Start with word 2, hands: hold up both of yours, then wave more people over to lift one end each.
Necessity is the mother of invention6 words. Start with word 4, mother: rock a baby, then a light bulb moment over your head for the last word.
Once bitten, twice shy4 words. Start with word 2, bitten: one finger, bite your hand, two fingers, then hide behind your arm.
Out of sight, out of mind6 words. Start with word 3, sight: shade your eyes and search, then tap your temple and shrug.
The pen is mightier than the sword7 words. Start with word 2, pen: write with a flourish, flex a muscle, then draw a blade.
Rome was not built in a day7 words. Start with word 4, built: lay bricks one by one, then show the sun crossing the sky once and shake your head.
Slow and steady wins the race6 words. Start with word 6, race: run on the spot, then plod past as the one who wins.
Still waters run deep4 words. Start with word 2, waters: smooth a flat calm surface with both palms, then plunge one arm down to the shoulder.
Strike while the iron is hot6 words. Start with word 4, iron: press a shirt, touch the plate, and snatch your finger away. Then swing a hammer.
Two heads are better than one6 words. Start with word 2, heads: point at your head, then hold up two fingers.
When the cat is away the mice will play9 words. Start with word 3, cat: wash a paw and stalk out of the door. Then become the mice and dance.
Where there is a will there is a way9 words. Start with word 9, way: point down a road. The little words are the problem: hold your fingers close together without touching for a short word.
You can't teach an old dog new tricks8 words. Start with word 6, dog: pant and beg, then grow a stoop and a stick for old, then refuse to roll over.
Words to act in two halves 32
BackboneTwo halves. BACK: point over your shoulder. BONE: gnaw one like a dog.
BridegroomTwo halves. BRIDE: lift a veil and hold a bouquet. GROOM: brush down a horse with long strokes.
BullfrogTwo halves. BULL: two finger horns and a hoof pawing the ground. FROG: crouch and hop.
CandlelightTwo halves. CANDLE: blow one out on a cake. LIGHT: flick a switch and squint.
CatnapTwo halves. CAT: lick a paw and wash behind your ear. NAP: nod off on your feet and jerk awake.
CatwalkTwo halves. CAT: lick a paw and wash your ear. WALK: stroll on the spot.
ChopsticksTwo halves. CHOP: bring the side of your hand down on a board. STICKS: gather an armful of firewood.
CrybabyTwo halves. CRY: rub both eyes with your fists. BABY: rock one in your arms.
DaydreamTwo halves. DAY: show the sun rising and stretch. DREAM: rest your head on your hands and smile.
DownpourTwo halves. DOWN: point at the floor. POUR: tip a heavy jug into a glass.
EarringTwo halves. EAR: pinch the lobe and hold it still, because a tug on the ear means sounds like. RING: slide one onto a finger and admire it.
EarthquakeTwo halves. EARTH: scoop up a handful of soil. QUAKE: shake from the knees up.
EggplantTwo halves. EGG: crack one on the edge of a pan. PLANT: press a seedling into a pot and water it.
EyelashTwo halves. EYE: point at yours. LASH: crack a whip.
ForgiveTwo halves. FOR: tug your earlobe for sounds like, then hold up four fingers. GIVE: hand over a wrapped present.
GoosebumpsTwo halves. GOOSE: long neck, silent honk, waddle. BUMPS: drive over a rough road.
HandshakeTwo halves. HAND: hold one up and point at it. SHAKE: wobble all over.
HardshipTwo halves. HARD: knock on a table and shake your sore knuckles. SHIP: spin the wheel and rock with the waves.
HeatwaveTwo halves. HEAT: fan your face and pull at your collar. WAVE: say hello with your whole arm.
HoneymoonTwo halves. HONEY: dip a finger in a jar, taste it, and wave off a bee. MOON: draw a crescent in the air.
KingfisherTwo halves. KING: lower a crown onto your head and wave to the crowd. FISHER: cast a rod and reel in.
KneecapTwo halves. KNEE: bend a leg and pat it. CAP: put one on and pull the peak down.
MessageTwo halves. MESS: look around a wrecked room in horror. AGE: stoop over a walking stick.
NightmareTwo halves. NIGHT: show the moon and yawn. MARE: a mare is a female horse, so trot, then point back at the first half.
NoticeTwo halves. NOT: shake your head and wag a finger. ICE: skate, slip and shiver.
NowhereTwo halves. NOW: tap your wrist and stamp a foot. HERE: point at the floor between your feet.
SeasonTwo halves. SEA: swim a few strokes and taste the salt. SON: tug your earlobe for sounds like, then draw the sun overhead.
ShoeboxTwo halves. SHOE: tie a lace. BOX: put your fists up and jab.
SnowballTwo halves. SNOW: shiver and catch flakes on your tongue. BALL: bounce one.
TeaspoonTwo halves. TEA: sip from a cup with your little finger out. SPOON: stir, tap it on the rim, and lick it.
ThunderboltTwo halves. THUNDER: look up at the sky and cover your ears. BOLT: slide one across a door.
ToenailTwo halves. TOE: lift a foot and wiggle the big one. NAIL: hold one steady and hammer it in.
Difficult words 26
AnticlimaxA long drum roll, a huge box, the lid lifted inch by inch. Inside is one sock. Shrug.
Awkward silenceTwo people with nothing to say: look at the ceiling, check a watch, study your shoes.
Body languageTwo words. Sweep a hand from your head to your toes, then make a talking hand. Or fold your arms, tap a foot and let the pose do the talking.
BureaucracyQueue at one window, get a stamp, get sent to the next window, get a stamp, get sent back to the first.
CensorshipRun a strip of film through your fingers, snip a piece out with scissors, and press a hand over your mouth.
ConscienceA tiny figure on one shoulder whispers and you nod. One on the other shoulder whispers and you hesitate.
Culture shockStep off a plane with a suitcase, offer a handshake to someone who bows, and stare at what arrives on your plate.
Déjà vuWalk in, shake a hand, sit down. Look puzzled. Do exactly the same thing again and point behind you.
DemocracyQueue, fold a paper, post it in a box, and proudly show the ink mark on your finger.
Domino effectStand a long row of tiles on end with great care, flick the first, and follow the fall around the room.
ExaggerationShow the fish you caught, this big. Tell it again, bigger. Again, until your arms will not stretch any further.
False alarmLeap up at a ringing bell, rush everyone outside, look around, and walk back in slowly.
Guilty pleasureCheck that nobody is watching, take out the hidden chocolate, enjoy it far too much, and freeze when the door opens.
HindsightPoint over your shoulder, make glasses with your fingers, then slap your forehead.
InflationBlow up a balloon, then show a price tag and raise your hand higher and higher.
Inside jokeTwo people catch each other's eye and collapse laughing. A third looks from one to the other, lost.
IronyPut up a sign that says wet paint, step back to admire it, and lean on the wall.
Mixed feelingsOpen a letter. Smile, frown, smile again, and end with one side of your face doing each.
NostalgiaBlow dust off an old photo album, turn a page, and smile sadly with a hand on your heart.
ProcrastinationSit down to work, then sharpen a pencil, tidy the desk, make tea and check your phone.
Reverse psychologyA child will not eat. Pull the plate away, wag a finger as if it is not for them, turn your back, and peek as they grab it.
Silent treatmentArms folded, nose up, back turned. When someone taps your shoulder, turn even further away.
SuperstitionWalk around a ladder, not under it. Knock on wood. Cross your fingers.
SuspicionNarrow your eyes at someone, look away, and snap your head back to catch them.
Vicious circleWalk a circle: yawn, drink coffee, lie awake wide-eyed, yawn, drink coffee. Go round again.
White lieUnwrap a present, hate it for one second, then hug the giver with a huge smile and crossed fingers behind your back.
Everyday drama 22
A mosquito in the bedroom at three in the morningLie still, hear it, slap your own cheek, and sit up with the light on, hunting.
A power cut during the last over of the finalLean toward the screen, everything goes dark, and feel your way to the window to check the neighbors.
A video call with a frozen screenTalk and wave, then freeze in an unflattering pose while the rest of you keeps trying to move.
An aunt pinching your cheeks at a weddingPlay both: the delighted aunt with both hands out, then the victim with a fixed smile.
Bargaining at a street market and walking awayShake your head at the price, offer half, walk off slowly, and turn back when you are called.
The buffet queue at a weddingPlate in hand, shuffle forward, stand on tiptoe to see what is left, and pile it too high.
Dancing in a wedding processionArms up, shoulders going, moving forward a few inches at a time with the band behind you.
Eating something far too spicy and pretending it is fineTake a bite, smile, keep smiling while your eyes water, and reach slowly for water.
Flying a kite from a rooftopLet out string, tug, run backward, and keep looking straight up.
Getting splashed by a passing car in the monsoonWalk along under an umbrella, turn your head too late, and stand there dripping.
Hunting for your shoes in a pile outside the doorLift one shoe after another, try one on, find it is wrong, and hop while you keep looking.
Lighting a row of oil lampsCrouch, shield a small flame with one hand, light one, move along, light the next.
Missing the last bus by three secondsSprint with one arm up, slow down as it pulls away, and stand with your hands on your knees.
The one colleague who replies to allOpen a message, sigh, open another one the same, then another, and put your head in your hands.
Parallel parking with an audienceLook over your shoulder, turn the wheel, inch back, inch forward, and give up with a wave.
Relatives arriving without warningHear the doorbell, look through the peephole, and tidy the entire room in four seconds.
Squeezing onto a packed commuter trainBreathe in, turn sideways, hold a bag over your head, and get carried along by the crowd.
Stuck in a lift with strangersPress the button again, avoid every eye, check your phone for a signal, and press the button again.
Throwing colored powder at a spring festivalScoop a handful, chase a friend, and wipe your own eyes when they get you first.
Waiting for exam results to loadRefresh, refresh, cover your eyes, and peek between two fingers.
Waving back at someone who was waving at the person behind youWave with delight, look over your shoulder, and turn the wave into smoothing your hair.
Your phone dying at one percentStare at the screen, tap faster and faster, and hold it up to the sky when it goes dark.
How this list was compiled: Written for this site by the editors; nothing was copied from another list. Dumb charades is charades played in silence, and in the classic game the other team writes the answer the actor must perform, very often a film title. This deck holds no film, show, book or song titles and no real people: every card is a generic film scene, a film word, a stock character, a profession in action, a proverb, a word to act in two halves, an abstract word or an everyday scene, so nothing on the page goes out of date and no title is printed; a group that wants film titles sets its own, as the rules on the page explain. The line under each card is a staging hint in the editors' own words. The signals the hints rely on were checked on 2026-09-19 against https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charades: a number of fingers for the number of words, cranking an old movie camera for a film, pointing at or tugging an earlobe for sounds like, hands moved closer together for shorter, fingers held close together without touching for a short word, and, in India, thumbs up for an English title, thumbs down for Hindi and a level thumb for a state language. The same article is the source for the rule that one team writes the answer for a member of the other side to perform, and for the history on the page: the game began with one person acting each syllable of a word in turn and then the whole word, and truly "dumb" or "mime charades" became popular later, which is where the name comes from. Details of real life on the cards were checked the same day: a cricket umpire signals a six by raising both hands above the head (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Umpire_(cricket)), an auto rickshaw is steered with handlebar controls (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Auto_rickshaw), a tea seller strains the tea into a kettle and serves it in small glasses (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chaiwala), voters' fingers are marked with election ink (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Election_ink), a wedding procession has its own band and dancers (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baraat), colored powder is thrown at the spring festival of Holi (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holi) and homes are lit with rows of oil lamps at Diwali (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diwali). Left out because the sources did not back them: a tea seller pouring from a height, and the exact arm signal an aircraft marshaller uses for stop. In the proverb hints the word count and the position of the word to start with were computed from the card text by script, and in the two-halves group a script checked that the two halves spell the word. Every card and hint was run through the site's trademark blocklist (engine/lib/marks.mjs) and against the family-safe rule: nothing sexual, no alcohol or drugs, no weapons used on anyone, nothing that mocks a person or a group. No card text is shared with any other charades deck on the site. Levels: 40 easy, 84 medium, 78 hard. Licence: own work