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Christmas word scramble (printable)

Unscramble thirteen Christmas words — reindeer, tinsel, gingerbread and more — with a clue under each to help younger solvers.

Christmas Word Scramble

13 words · clues

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Christmas Word Scramble

NameDate

  1. DEEIERNRAnimals that pull Santa's sleigh
  2. OINSGTKCSock-shaped bag hung by the fireplace
  3. OTRENANMShiny decoration hung on the tree
  4. MWNOASNBuilt from three balls of snow
  5. RALCOA song sung door to door in December
  6. CNHYIMESanta slides down it
  7. EEPTSNRGift wrapped in paper and ribbon
  8. LFESanta's little workshop helper
  9. TERHWARing of greenery hung on the door
  10. GIESHLSled that flies on Christmas Eve
  11. RBAGEDGEIRNSpiced cookie shaped like a little man
  12. TESNILSparkly strands draped on branches
  13. IMTTESELOPlant you might kiss under

Christmas Word Scramble — Answer key

  1. DEEIERNRREINDEERAnimals that pull Santa's sleigh
  2. OINSGTKCSTOCKINGSock-shaped bag hung by the fireplace
  3. OTRENANMORNAMENTShiny decoration hung on the tree
  4. MWNOASNSNOWMANBuilt from three balls of snow
  5. RALCOCAROLA song sung door to door in December
  6. CNHYIMECHIMNEYSanta slides down it
  7. EEPTSNRPRESENTGift wrapped in paper and ribbon
  8. LFEELFSanta's little workshop helper
  9. TERHWAWREATHRing of greenery hung on the door
  10. GIESHLSLEIGHSled that flies on Christmas Eve
  11. RBAGEDGEIRNGINGERBREADSpiced cookie shaped like a little man
  12. TESNILTINSELSparkly strands draped on branches
  13. IMTTESELOMISTLETOEPlant you might kiss under

About this Christmas word scramble

Every word in this Christmas 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 Christmas crossword puzzle — use the scramble as a warm-up and the crossword as the main activity.

Ways to use it

  • Slip a copy into holiday cards for cousins
  • Use it as a quiet activity while cookies bake
  • Send the play-online link to students over the break

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 Christmas 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 Christmas word scramble?

Ages 7+. Each of the 13 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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