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Adult word scramble (printable)

A challenging word scramble for adults: twelve longer words like EPHEMERAL and ARCHIPELAGO, no first-letter hints.

Adult Word Scramble

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Adult Word Scramble

NameDate

  1. HEPAEMRELLasting a very short time
  2. LYBTARIHNMaze from Greek myth
  3. UOQITXICIdealistic to an impractical degree
  4. OCSMIAPicture made from small tiles
  5. NTEOSNFourteen-line poem
  6. PHELOAIGRCAChain of islands
  7. FFOARNSCostly spice from a crocus
  8. EOBOWoodwind that tunes the orchestra
  9. EHZTINHighest point
  10. NSIPHXRiddle-asking creature of Thebes
  11. NSIGTLOAALonging for the past
  12. UADRNTTreeless, frozen plain

Adult Word Scramble — Answer key

  1. HEPAEMRELEPHEMERALLasting a very short time
  2. LYBTARIHNLABYRINTHMaze from Greek myth
  3. UOQITXICQUIXOTICIdealistic to an impractical degree
  4. OCSMIAMOSAICPicture made from small tiles
  5. NTEOSNSONNETFourteen-line poem
  6. PHELOAIGRCAARCHIPELAGOChain of islands
  7. FFOARNSSAFFRONCostly spice from a crocus
  8. EOBOOBOEWoodwind that tunes the orchestra
  9. EHZTINZENITHHighest point
  10. NSIPHXSPHINXRiddle-asking creature of Thebes
  11. NSIGTLOAANOSTALGIALonging for the past
  12. UADRNTTUNDRATreeless, frozen plain

About this adult word scramble

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

Ways to use it

  • Coffee break puzzle for the office
  • Activity for a book club or senior center
  • Print a stack for a long flight

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 adult 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 adult word scramble?

Adults. 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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