Word Scramble
- 1st–5th grade
- Ages 6–11
- Free, no sign-up
The letters of a word got mixed up. Your child uses the theme as a clue and taps the letters in the right order to spell it. Choose short, medium or long words, and use a hint or shuffle the tiles when you're stuck.
About the game
| Themes | 30, like fruit, toys and weather |
|---|---|
| Levels | Short (3–4 letters), medium (5–6) and long words (7+) |
| Help | Hint, shuffle and skip buttons |
| Sign-up | None. Stars are saved on your device |
How to play
- Pick a word length and a theme. Short words suit 1st grade.
- Look at the letters. Think of a word from the theme that uses all of them.
- Tap the letters in order. Wrong letters bounce back; right ones stay.
- Score points. Words solved without a hint score 2 points.
For parents: what Word Scramble practices
Word Scramble practices spelling and word recognition: kids test letter orders, notice familiar chunks like -ing and sh, and check whether a word looks right. It pairs with:
Common Core: L.1.2d, L.2.2d (spell words), RF.2.3 (decode and spell words with common patterns).
Getting the most out of it
- Find a chunk you know first, like sh, ch or -er.
- Say the theme words you can think of out loud.
- Shuffle the tiles: a new order often makes the word pop out.
Games are best as a reward or a warm-up, not the main lesson. Ten minutes of play after a short lesson works better than an hour of play on its own.
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Last reviewed: November 11, 2026
Questions parents ask
How many words are there?
Each theme has 12 words, and a round uses 8, so every round is a little different.
Can my child type instead of tapping?
Yes. On a computer, typing the letters works too, and Backspace undoes.
Is this game free?
Yes. Every game on English1to5 is free, with no ads, no sign-up and no in-game purchases.
Does the game collect any information about my child?
No. There are no accounts. Progress and scores are saved only in your browser on your own device. See our privacy policy.