Word scramble maker

Type your words, add a clue after each one if you like, and print a word scramble puzzle with an answer key. Works for spelling lists, science vocabulary, holiday words or any unit you're teaching.

Worksheet titleWords one per line, up to 40. Add a clue after a dash: word - clue

Options Show clues Give the first letter as a hint Add a word bank (easier) Add an answer key page

To save as PDF, choose “Save as PDF” in the print dialog.

Preview

Science word scramble

Name ____________________ Date __________

Unscramble the letters to spell each word. Use the clue to help you.

1.eohshsityposnthow plants make food from sunlight________________________

2.lyphrhcollogreen pigment in leaves________________________

3.yxngeogas released by plants________________________

4.obncra / eiidoxdgas plants take in________________________

5.leoguscsugar made by plants________________________

6.ottsmaatiny openings on a leaf________________________

Answer key

photosynthesis
chlorophyll
oxygen
carbon dioxide
glucose
stomata

Tips for using it

Add clues for vocabulary

Write each line as “word - clue” and students get a definition to work from. It turns the puzzle into vocabulary practice, not just letter shuffling.

Adjust the difficulty

For younger students, turn on the word bank or show the first letter. For older students, use longer words with no clues.

Use it as a bell-ringer

Five or six scrambled words from yesterday's lesson make a quick start-of-class review.

Questions

Is the word scramble maker free?

Yes, free and unlimited, with no sign-up. Puzzles are made in your browser.

How do I add clues?

Put each word on its own line followed by a dash and the clue, for example: “oxygen - gas released by plants”. Lines without a dash are scrambled without a clue.

Can I get a different scramble?

Yes. Click Shuffle letters to scramble every word again.

Does it work with phrases?

Yes. Each word in a phrase is scrambled separately and shown with a slash between them, so “carbon dioxide” becomes two scrambled words.

How do I save it as a PDF?

Click Print worksheet and choose “Save as PDF” as the printer.

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