Simon ___ (children's game)

SAYS

This classic game starts with one player giving commands that others must follow—but only if they begin with two specific words. Think of a common phrase where the first word is a name.

This clue refers to the classic children’s game "Simon Says," where one player (Simon) gives commands starting with "Simon says..." and others must follow only those instructions. The blank in the clue hints at the missing word, which is "SAYS," completing the well-known phrase. It’s a straightforward fill-in-the-blank based on a widely recognized game name.