Word Scramble Game for Kids
Word Scramble is a free word game where kids unscramble mixed-up letters to make a word, with a picture clue to help.
Word Scramble
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- Ages
- 5–10
- School years
- Kindergarten–4th Grade
- Skills
- Spelling and letter order, Phonics and word building, Vocabulary
- Curriculum
- Common Core (L.1.2d, L.2.2d)
- Time
- 2–5 minutes a round
- Cost
- Free, no sign-up
- Updated
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.
Which level should my child play?
| School year | Suggested level |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 3 letters |
| 1st Grade | 3 letters |
| 2nd Grade | 4–5 letters |
| 3rd Grade | 6+ letters |
| 4th Grade | 6+ letters, clues off |
Move up a level after getting three stars two or three times in a row.
🏆 Leaderboard
Full leaderboard →Play a round to get on the board! Create a free account to save your scores.
🇺🇸 Common Core links
Find games by grade →- L.1.2d 1st Grade: Use conventional spelling for words with common spelling patterns and for frequently occurring irregular words.
- L.2.2d 2nd Grade: Generalize learned spelling patterns when writing words (e.g., cage → badge; boy → boil).
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🖨️ Printable worksheets
Practice away from the screen too: free worksheets with answer keys that match this game.
Frequently 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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