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Word Games & Spelling Puzzles
Build spelling, vocabulary and reading confidence with free word games that take seconds to set up. Make a printable word search, unscramble a word scramble, fill in missing letters, play hangman on the projector or learn a new word every day. Every game can be played on a screen or printed, and most come with an answer key.
Pick a tool
Word Search
Free word search generator, also called word find or word hunt. Type your own words or pick a theme, choose a grid size, then play online or print it.
Open tool →Missing Letters
Free missing letters generator. Make a missing spelling worksheet from common words, animals or your own list, then fill the letters online or print it.
Open tool →Word Scramble
Free word scramble maker and generator. Type your own words or pick a theme, then unscramble online or print the worksheet with an answer key.
Open tool →Word of the Day
A free vocabulary builder: a new word every day with its meaning, example sentence and spoken pronunciation, in 12 languages.
Open tool →Hangman
Free hangman game for the classroom with five word themes. Guess the word letter by letter on a screen or projector. Great spelling practice.
Open tool →Why teachers use these
- Spelling and vocabulary practice that feels like play
- Printable sheets with answer keys for homework and sub plans
- Themes such as animals, space, school, food and nature
Class activities that use these tools
Word Search Relay
A team relay where students find one word each, so every learner contributes and spelling gets rehearsed out loud.
LiteracyMystery Word Scramble Warm-Up
A quick starter where students unscramble theme words and use them to guess the lesson topic.
LiteracyWord of the Day Vocabulary Routine
A five-minute daily routine that grows vocabulary using the Word of the Day card, a class word wall and quick retrieval.
Growth mindsetGrowth Mindset Puzzle Journal
Students tackle a puzzle slightly beyond their comfort zone, then reflect on strategies, mistakes and the power of 'yet'.
Early finishersEarly Finisher Puzzle Menu
A printed menu of independent puzzles that keeps fast finishers engaged without extra teacher preparation.
Back to schoolBack-to-School Word Search Circle
A relaxed first-week activity that builds community while students find school words and share their favourites.
Frequently asked questions
Which word game is best for spelling practice?
Missing Letters is the most direct because it accepts your own spelling list. Word Scramble and Hangman are good for review, and Word Search suits vocabulary.
Can I print these word games?
Yes. Every word game has a print option, and several include an answer key.