21 Free Word Scramble Printables (with answers)
You are going to love our free word scramble printables. We have 20 for you to download.
Word scrambles are one of the best educational games as they are super fun for kids of all ages.
Whether you use these in school or just for fun, these word scramble puzzles will keep you busy for hours as you try to unscramble the words. Some of the printables have 2 versions, an easy and a hard.
Most of these word scrambles, however, are aimed at upper elementary aged kids and above, including us adults. These are great educational activities along with our free word search printables.
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How to download the free word scramble printables?
There are 2 ways you can download our word scramble printables. The first is you can purchase all of them for a small fee (currently with 25% off), or you can click on each of the images and download each of them individually for free.
Whichever option you choose you will get the answer sheet for every single one.
There are at least 8 word scrambles included in the paid download that are not yet available on the blog but they will be included soon.
Supplies needed:
- cardstock (normal copy paper will work)
- pens or pencil
How to play word scramble puzzles?
Download the printable you want.
Some of the puzzles have an easy and a hard version, others only have a hard version.
Below is an example of the word scrambles that have 2 options plus an answer sheet. This is great if you want to play along with the kids, or if you have older children playing with younger children.
Below is an example of just the harder version of the scramble. There are no clues around the side of the word scramble so this is going to be too hard for younger children.
When you print them out make sure to not give the answer sheet.
You can either play individually, in teams or as a competition and see who can unscramble the letters the quickest.
What are the educational benefits of playing word scrambles?
There are loads of educational benefits that come along with doing word scrambles.
Including of course spelling, increased vocabulary, the ability to use context clues, and the development of word recognition.
If you are wanting to add a little more fun to your homeschool but are not sure how, check out our recent post about what is gameschooling for some tips.
Carry on reading to download the word scramble puzzles you want, or download all of them for a small fee (currently with 25% off).
Word Scramble Printables
All of the word scramble printables include an answer sheet. These are the ones included:
- Greek Mythology (3 pages)
- 4th of July (2 pages)
- Back to School (3 pages)
- Black history month (3 pages)
- Chinese New Year (3 pages)
- Christmas (2 pages)
- Cinco de Mayo (3 pages)
- Earth Day (3 pages)
- Easter (2 pages)
- Elf on the Shelf (3 pages)
- Father's Day (3 pages)
- Halloween (2 pages)
- Mothers Day (3 pages)
- New Years (8 pages)
- President's Day (3 pages)
- St Patricks Day (3 pages)
- Star Wars (3 pages)
- Thanksgiving (2 pages)
- Valentine's Day (2 pages)
- Super Bowl (3 pages)
Be quick as there is currently 25% off.
Greek Mythology Word Scramble (easy & hard version)
Unscramble the Greek Gods and Goddess' 12 names. There are 2 versions to download, an easy version with their names around the side, and a harder version with no prompts.
This will make a great fun activity when studying Greek mythology.
The word scramble answers are included in the printable download.
Chinese New Year Word Scramble (easy & harder versions)
The Chinese New Year word scramble includes the 12 animals of the zodiac. There are 2 versions, 1 with the animals around the side of the worksheet, and one with no clues at all.
The word scramble answers are included in the download.
Black History Month Word Scramble (easy & hard versions)
Unscramble 12 words relating to Black History Month. Again there is an easy and hard version, and the answer sheet will also download.
Valentine's Day Word Scramble Free Printable
Unscramble these 13 Valentine's Day words in this printable. There is only 1 version to print and it has no clues.
The answer sheet is included.
Super Bowl Word Scramble (easy & hard versions)
Have some football fun this February with our free super bowl word scramble.
Kids young and old can enjoy this as there are 2 versions that will print out, an easy one and a harder one.
The answer sheet will also download.
President's Day Word Scramble (easy & hard versions)
Have fun either on President's Day or as an end of unit study with our free word scramble puzzle. There are 2 options for kids of all ages.
Mardi Gras Word Scramble with answers (free printable)
Unscramble 12 words all related to the colorful holiday of Mardi Gras.
St Patrick's Day Word Scramble (easy & hard versions)
Have fun with kids old and young with our Irish word scramble puzzle.
There are 2 versions of this word game, one with answers around the side and one with no clues.
Easter Word Scramble With Answers - Free Printable
This Easter word scramble is aimed at upper elementary old children and above. There are no clues, other than they are all related to Easter.
Don't worry the answer sheet is included.
Earth Day Word Scramble (easy & hard versions)
Download the Earth Day word scramble with an easy version for younger kids and a much harder one for older students or adults.
The answer sheet is included.
Star Wars Word Scramble (easy & hard versions)
May the Fourth be with you!
Download the Star Wars word scramble with an easy version for younger kids and a much harder one for Star Wars fans.
The answer sheet is included.
Cinco de Mayo Word Scramble (easy & hard versions)
Have fun on May 5th with these fun Cinco de Mayo word scramble puzzles.
There are 2 versions plus an answer sheet.
Mother's Day Word Scramble (easy & hard versions)
Have fun with mom with these fun Mother's Day word scramble puzzles.
There are 2 versions plus an answer sheet.
Father's Day word scramble (easy & hard versions)
Celebrate all things Dad with this fun Father's Day word scramble puzzle. Including 2 different versions and an answer key.
Free 4th of July Word Scramble Printable The Whole Family Will Love
Let's be patriotic this Independence Day with our 4th of July word scramble.
Unscramble the 13 words all related to America, there are no hints so this is aimed at upper elementary aged students and above.
Back to School Word Scramble (easy & hard versions)
The first day back to school should be fun, have fun in the classroom with this fun back to school word scramble. There are 2 different versions plus an answer sheet.
Free Halloween Word Scramble Printable (with answers)
Let's have some spooky fun with upper elementary aged students and above. This Halloween word scramble will have the kids (and adults) unscrambling for hours!
Don't worry though the answer sheet is included.
Thanksgiving Word Scramble - Fun Free Printable
With no clues on our Thanksgiving word scramble puzzle this is definitely aimed at both kids and adults.
There are 13 words to unscramble, with the answer key.
Elf on the Shelf Word Scramble (easy & hard version)
There are 2 versions of this Elf word scramble so younger kids can also get involved.
All of the words are related to Christmas and the Elf on the Shelf.
Christmas Word Scramble (Free Printable)
This Christmas word search is aimed at older children and adults as there are no clues.
But all of the words are related to the festive season and the answer sheet is included.
4 New Years Word Scramble With Answers (Free Printables)
Adults and older children will enjoy unscrambling these New Year's Eve words.
An answer sheet is included.
Last Updated on 1 June 2023 by homeschoolof1