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Solar System word scramble (printable)

Unscramble the names of the planets and other solar system words — a fast science bell-ringer for grades 3 to 6.

Solar System Word Scramble

13 words · clues

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Solar System Word Scramble

NameDate

  1. MRYRECUPlanet closest to the Sun
  2. UNEVSHottest planet, covered in thick clouds
  3. AEHRTThe only planet known to have life
  4. RMASThe red planet
  5. UJTRPEILargest planet, with a Great Red Spot
  6. STRNAUPlanet famous for its bright rings
  7. UUNRSAIce giant that spins on its side
  8. PTUNEENFarthest planet from the Sun
  9. NSUThe star at the center of our system
  10. OMNOEarth's natural satellite
  11. TORIBCurved path around a star or planet
  12. OMTECIcy body with a glowing tail
  13. RTVYAIGForce that keeps planets in their paths

Solar System Word Scramble — Answer key

  1. MRYRECUMERCURYPlanet closest to the Sun
  2. UNEVSVENUSHottest planet, covered in thick clouds
  3. AEHRTEARTHThe only planet known to have life
  4. RMASMARSThe red planet
  5. UJTRPEIJUPITERLargest planet, with a Great Red Spot
  6. STRNAUSATURNPlanet famous for its bright rings
  7. UUNRSAURANUSIce giant that spins on its side
  8. PTUNEENNEPTUNEFarthest planet from the Sun
  9. NSUSUNThe star at the center of our system
  10. OMNOMOONEarth's natural satellite
  11. TORIBORBITCurved path around a star or planet
  12. OMTECCOMETIcy body with a glowing tail
  13. RTVYAIGGRAVITYForce that keeps planets in their paths

About this solar system word scramble

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

Ways to use it

  • Review before a space unit test
  • Homework after a planetarium visit
  • Partner challenge: who solves it fastest?

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 solar system 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 solar system word scramble?

Grades 3–6. 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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