Printable word scramble
Type your own words or pick a theme and a level, make as many sheets as you like and print them. Each word shows up with its letters out of order and has one box for each letter of the answer.
Preview of the printable sheet: Word scramble
In the print window, set the paper to A4 or Letter and the scale to 100%.
- A4 or Letter paper
- Pencil and eraser
How do I make a printable word scramble worksheet?
On this page you type your own words or pick one of four themes and one of three levels. The sheet prints with ten words whose letters are out of order and one box for each letter. On easy, the first letter is already in place. Every tap makes a new sheet, and the answers print on a second sheet.
How to use it
- Pick a theme: animals, food, school or nature.
- Pick a level: easy, medium or hard.
- To use your own words, type them in the Your words box, one per line or separated by commas. With three or more, the sheet uses only yours.
- Tap Make another sheet to change the words and the order of the letters.
- Tick the answer option if you want the solved sheet printed too.
- Tap Print the sheet. In the print window, keep the scale at 100% (or choose Fit to page on Letter paper).
Which level to choose
- Easy: words with 4 or 5 letters, with the first letter already written in its box.
- Medium: words with 5 to 7 letters, with no help.
- Hard: words with 7 to 10 letters, with no help.
Variations
- Spelling list: type the words of the week and the sheet becomes spelling practice.
- Class names: type the students' first names, one per line.
- In pairs: each child solves half of the sheet, then checks the partner's half with the answer sheet.
- Timed: note how long the class takes and try again with another sheet on the same theme.
How to solve it
- Read the theme of the sheet: every word belongs to that topic.
- Cross out each scrambled letter once you use it.
- Look for letters that often go together, such as SH, CH, TH and ING.
- Stuck? Try starting with a different letter.
Frequently asked questions
What is a word scramble?
It is a puzzle in which each word appears with its letters out of order. The child puts the letters back in order and writes the word. It is also called an anagram or a word jumble.
Can I use my own words?
Yes. Type them in the Your words box, one per line or separated by commas. With three or more, the sheet uses only yours, up to ten. Each word needs letters only, from 3 to 12.
Does the sheet come with an answer key?
Yes. Tick the answer option before printing and you get a second sheet with every word written in its boxes.
Can a scrambled word come out the same as the answer?
No. The page checks every word, and the scrambled letters never come out in the right order.
Can I use them in class?
Yes. The sheets are free to print and use at home or at school.
See also
Word family worksheets
Phonics word families: chart, build and split words.
Name writing practice
Type the name: trace, count, color and cut out.
Word search
Your own words or six themes, with an answer key.
Crossword puzzles
Crosswords with clues, in three themes and three levels.
Handwriting practice
Type a name or sentence and print it to trace.
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