Free Halloween Word Scramble Printable (With Answers)
This Halloween word scramble ended up being a surprisingly good challenge in our house, especially without a word list.
I handed it to my son thinking he’d breeze through it, but he ended up asking for help on scarecrow (which, to be fair, even slowed my husband down).
It’s a fun way to mix in some quiet time, a little vocabulary practice, and just enough of a puzzle to feel like a game.
Whether you’re using it for homeschool, a class party, or a filler before trick-or-treating, this printable fits in easily, and the answers are on page two if anyone needs a nudge.
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Who This Halloween Word Scramble Is For
This Halloween word scramble worksheet leans a little more challenging, no hints, no word list, so it’s a fun fit for kids who enjoy puzzles or need a bit more of a brain teaser.
It works well as an independent activity during quiet time, but also makes a solid warm-up game for small groups.
Whether you’re trying to keep older kids engaged during a party or just need something screen-free that still feels festive, this hits the sweet spot.
Bonus: the answer key is tucked in at the end in case anyone needs a hint.
While you’re here, grab a Spooky Mad Libs printable to keep the fun going.
Tips for Using the Word Scramble With Kids
You can keep it relaxed, just pass out the printable and a pencil, or turn it into a timed challenge if your kids enjoy a little competition.
In a classroom or group setting, it works well as a warm-up activity or a quick break between lessons.
We’ve even raced each other at home to see who could finish first (with candy as the prize, of course).
This kind of word game is a sneaky way to build spelling and problem-solving skills while still feeling like fun.
It’s especially handy during the busy days leading up to Halloween when you want something simple and screen-free.
Check out our other free Halloween word game printables for more ideas.
Halloween Word Scramble Answers
Here are the 13 spooky words included in the scramble. If anyone gets stuck, the answer key is on the second page of the PDF.
- Scream
- Costume
- Spider
- Ghost
- Vampire
- Trick
- Treat
- Mummy
- October
- Scarecrow
- Candy
- Pumpkin
- Spooky
We’d love to hear which word your kids found the hardest, scarecrow definitely stumped us!
More Free Halloween Activities
Looking for more ways to keep kids learning and laughing this October? Try one of these fun and festive printables:
- Make spooky stories with Halloween Mad Libs.
- Try a Halloween word search for even more word fun.
- Set up a Halloween escape room at home with printable clues.
- Write a poem using our Halloween acrostic poem templates.
- You can also check out our Halloween treasure hunt, Halloween bingo, and Halloween writing prompts for even more ideas.
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Last Updated on 15 July 2025 by Clare Brown