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Animals word scramble (printable)

Unscramble twelve animal names — from OWL to KANGAROO — each with a fun-fact clue. Great for ages 6 to 10.

Animals Word Scramble

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Animals Word Scramble

NameDate

  1. FREGFAITallest animal, with a very long neck
  2. TPLHEENALargest land animal, with a trunk
  3. OAKNAOGRHops and carries a baby in a pouch
  4. UNEPINGBlack-and-white bird that swims but cannot fly
  5. ZRAEBHorse-like animal with stripes
  6. EONYMKSwings from branch to branch
  7. REGITBig striped cat
  8. OSHLTVery slow animal that hangs from trees
  9. OLWBird that hoots at night
  10. ACMLEDesert animal with humps
  11. IBABRTHopping animal with long ears
  12. LHDIPNOSmart sea mammal that clicks and whistles

Animals Word Scramble — Answer key

  1. FREGFAIGIRAFFETallest animal, with a very long neck
  2. TPLHEENAELEPHANTLargest land animal, with a trunk
  3. OAKNAOGRKANGAROOHops and carries a baby in a pouch
  4. UNEPINGPENGUINBlack-and-white bird that swims but cannot fly
  5. ZRAEBZEBRAHorse-like animal with stripes
  6. EONYMKMONKEYSwings from branch to branch
  7. REGITTIGERBig striped cat
  8. OSHLTSLOTHVery slow animal that hangs from trees
  9. OLWOWLBird that hoots at night
  10. ACMLECAMELDesert animal with humps
  11. IBABRTRABBITHopping animal with long ears
  12. LHDIPNODOLPHINSmart sea mammal that clicks and whistles

About this animals word scramble

Every word in this animals word scramble has its letters shuffled so that at most a third stay in place, and no jumble is left the same as its answer. Each scrambled word has a short clue, and the worksheet prints on one page with the answer key on the next. To solve it online, click Play online, type each answer on its line and press Check answers.

The same words are also a animals crossword puzzle — use the scramble as a warm-up and the crossword as the main activity.

Ways to use it

  • Pair with a zoo trip
  • Use for an animal research project kickoff
  • Play online on a tablet in the car

How to print or save as PDF

  1. Click Print / PDF above the worksheet.
  2. Choose your printer, or choose "Save as PDF" as the destination to keep a file.
  3. Print at 100% scale on letter or A4 paper. Page 1 is the worksheet, page 2 is the answer key.

FAQ

Is this animals word scramble free?

Yes. The worksheet and its answer key are free to print, save as PDF or download as PNG for classroom, home or party use.

How hard is this animals word scramble?

Ages 6–10. Each of the 12 words has a short clue.

Where are the answers?

Click Answer key above the worksheet, or print it: the answer key comes out on page 2.

Can I make my own version?

Yes. Click Customize to open these words in the free word scramble maker, change the list, add or remove hints and print it. Click New layout there for a fresh shuffle.

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