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How to Solve Word Scrambles for Kids

A word scramble mixes up the letters of a word. Your job is to put the same letters in a new order to make the word described by the hint. You cannot add a letter or leave one out.

Work through one together

The mixed-up letters are PAM. The hint is “helps you find the way to a new place.” What word could that be?

Mixed-up letters

Answer

  1. The hint suggests a map.
  2. Find M, then A, then P in the mixed-up letters.
  3. Each letter appears exactly once in MAP, so the answer fits.

Now try one yourself

Unscramble TSEN. Hint: a bird builds one to hold its eggs. Write your answer before you check.

My answer:  

Show the answer

NEST: N, E, S and T each appear once in TSEN.

Your puzzle checklist

  1. Read the hint and say a word that might match it.
  2. Count and rearrange the mixed-up letters. Use every letter once.
  3. Type your guess and use Check online; Reveal all shows the answers if you need help.

Ready for a full sheet? Try the animal word scramble or browse more animal puzzles. Every sheet has a printable worksheet and a separate answer key.