Word Scramble Game for Kids
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- Ages
- 5–10
- School years
- KG2–Basic 4
- Skills
- Spelling and letter order, Phonics and word building, Vocabulary
- Time
- 2–5 minutes a round
- Cost
- Free, no sign-up
- Updated
For grown-upsWord Scramble is a free word game where kids unscramble mixed-up letters to make a word, with a picture clue to help.
In Ghana, Word Scramble suits children in KG2 to Basic 4. School years and levels on this page follow Ghanaian schools.
How to play Word Scramble
- Choose a word length: 3 letters, 4–5 letters or 6+ letters.
- Turn picture clues on or off.
- Unscramble the letters and type the word.
- Solve 10 words to finish the round.
What your child learns
- Spelling and letter order
- Phonics and word building
- Vocabulary
- Problem-solving
About Word Scramble
Unscrambling words makes children think about which letter combinations make sense, such as “sh”, “ck” and “ee”. This strengthens spelling and phonics knowledge.
Turn picture clues off for an extra challenge. Kids get the first letter as a hint instead.
| School year | Suggested level |
|---|---|
| KG2 | 3 letters |
| Basic 1 | 3 letters |
| Basic 2 | 4–5 letters |
| Basic 3 | 6+ letters |
| Basic 4 | 6+ letters, clues off |
Move up a level after getting three stars two or three times in a row.
Leaderboard
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Print or on screenFrequently asked questions
What age is Word Scramble for?
Roughly ages 5 to 10.
Is there a hint?
Yes. Each word has a picture clue, or the first letter when picture clues are off.
Is it free?
Yes, completely free with no sign-up.
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