Large Print Word Scramble with Answers: Printable PDF
Rearrange the letters to make the word described by each hint. Choose everyday words, longer words, food or animals. Each worksheet draws 12 different words from a bank of 36 and mixes their letters. The answer key comes after the questions on separate pages; you can leave it out before downloading.
Printable details
| Questions | 12 drawn from a bank of 36; four word banks |
|---|---|
| Answers | Separate pages; include or leave out |
| Words | Everyday: 4–5 letters; longer: 7–8; food and animals: 4–8 |
| 18, 24 or 28 pt; Letter, A4 or 11 x 17 in |
Which words are on the scramble sheets?
The everyday bank uses words of four or five letters. The longer bank uses seven or eight; food and animals use four to eight. The examples below show the kind of hints you will get. Your current worksheet appears in the preview.
Select Make new worksheet to draw another set of 12 and mix the letters again. A word can appear on more than one worksheet. Changing the paper, type size or appearance keeps your current questions, and downloading again keeps the same questions and answer key.
Everyday words
Full word bank: Everyday words (36 words)
APPLE, BREAD, CHAIR, CLOCK, COAT, DREAM, GRAPE, PLANT, SPOON, TABLE, TRAIN, WATER, BRUSH, PHONE, SHELF, SHIRT, SOCKS, SHOES, HOUSE, DOOR, FLOOR, RADIO, LIGHT, NIGHT, BEACH, CLOUD, RIVER, STONE, LEAF, GRASS, SMILE, MONEY, STAMP, GLASS, WHEEL, SOAP.
Sample questions
| No. | Letters | Hint |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | LPAEP | A fruit that grows on a tree and can go into a pie. |
| 2 | EADRB | A loaf you slice for toast or a sandwich. |
| 3 | IRACH | A seat with a back, usually for one person. |
| 4 | CKLOC | It tells you the time. |
Sample answers: Everyday words
- APPLE
- BREAD
- CHAIR
- CLOCK
Longer words
Full word bank: Longer words (36 words)
BLANKET, CABINET, CUSHION, CURTAIN, GARDENER, LANTERN, NOTEBOOK, PUMPKIN, RAINCOAT, SANDWICH, UMBRELLA, WINDOWS, KITCHEN, BICYCLE, MAILBOX, DOORBELL, KEYBOARD, CALENDAR, ENVELOPE, SUITCASE, SCISSORS, PAJAMAS, SLIPPERS, TOOLBOX, BOOKCASE, FOOTBALL, BASEBALL, BUILDING, MOUNTAIN, RAILROAD, SUNSHINE, PAINTING, PARKING, TREASURE, PRESENT, PICTURE.
Sample questions
| No. | Letters | Hint |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | BANLTKE | A warm covering you can put over a bed. |
| 2 | NTIACEB | A storage unit with shelves and doors. |
| 3 | HUCOINS | A soft pad you put on a chair or sofa. |
| 4 | TUINCRA | Fabric you draw across a window. |
Sample answers: Longer words
- BLANKET
- CABINET
- CUSHION
- CURTAIN
Food
Full word bank: Food (36 words)
CEREAL, BANANA, CARROT, POTATO, TOMATO, ONION, PEPPER, LETTUCE, CUCUMBER, SPINACH, BROCCOLI, CHEESE, YOGURT, BUTTER, CREAM, HONEY, COOKIE, MUFFIN, PANCAKE, WAFFLE, NOODLES, PASTA, RICE, BEANS, LENTILS, SALMON, SHRIMP, TURKEY, STEAK, BACON, PEACH, CHERRY, LEMON, ORANGE, RAISIN, COCONUT.
Sample questions
| No. | Letters | Hint |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | EREALC | A breakfast food often eaten in a bowl with milk. |
| 2 | AANBAN | A long fruit with a peel that is yellow when ripe. |
| 3 | CRATRO | An orange root vegetable often cut into sticks. |
| 4 | ATOOTP | A vegetable you can bake, mash, or make into fries. |
Sample answers: Food
- CEREAL
- BANANA
- CARROT
- POTATO
Animals
Full word bank: Animals (36 words)
TIGER, LION, HORSE, ZEBRA, CAMEL, LLAMA, RABBIT, SQUIRREL, HAMSTER, FERRET, BADGER, RACCOON, OTTER, BEAVER, HEDGEHOG, MONKEY, GORILLA, LEOPARD, CHEETAH, ELEPHANT, DONKEY, DEER, WOLF, PANDA, KOALA, KANGAROO, DOLPHIN, WHALE, SHARK, OCTOPUS, PENGUIN, FLAMINGO, PELICAN, PARROT, TURTLE, LIZARD.
Sample questions
| No. | Letters | Hint |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | GEIRT | A large cat with dark stripes on its fur. |
| 2 | INOL | A large cat whose male often has a mane. |
| 3 | OHSER | An animal people ride, with hooves and a mane. |
| 4 | BAERZ | An animal with black and white stripes and hooves. |
Sample answers: Animals
- TIGER
- LION
- HORSE
- ZEBRA
If you prefer finding words in a grid, try the large print word search. The food word search has separate fruit, vegetable and meal lists.
How do I use the hints and answer key?
Use every letter once, including repeated letters. The hint narrows down the meaning: DERAB can make BREAD or BEARD, but the hint about a loaf points to BREAD. Write the answer on the line under the hint.
Check your word against the numbered answer key. Another arrangement can be a real word without matching the hint. To hand out questions without answers, clear Include a separate answer key before downloading.
Can I print the word scramble in larger type?
Choose 18, 24 or 28 pt for the scrambled letters and answer key. The hints stay at 18 pt. Larger type may put fewer questions on a page, so check the page count in the preview before downloading. Every question keeps its hint and writing line together.
Letter is the starting paper size; A4 and 11 x 17 in are also available. Select the same paper in the print dialog and use Actual size or 100%. The games collection also includes score sheets for dice and card games.