cue card

English

Noun

cue card (plural cue cards)

1. (film, television) A card with writing on it, shown to actors to remind them of their lines.

   Synonym: idiot card

2. Any card serving as a prompt to a speaker.
   • 2018, Claire Duffy, The Teen's Guide to Debating and Public Speaking:

     […] you will have a set of cue cards that contain your speaking points. As the debate unfolds, you need to make notes on what your opponents say so that you can counteract it.

Anagrams

• accrued, cardecu