Online classroom game

Word Scramble Game

Show scrambled spelling or vocabulary words on the board and race to unscramble them. Hints, timer and team points. Free online word scramble maker for teachers.

How to play Word Scramble

  1. Add your spelling or vocabulary words, or pick a ready-made set.
  2. Show a scrambled word. Teams race to write the answer on a whiteboard or call it out.
  3. Use Hint if nobody gets it, then Reveal answer and give a point to the fastest team.

Prefer paper? Follow the Word Scramble game guide to run it with cards.

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Rules, variations and tips for similar games you can run with paper or nothing at all.

Review games

Word Scramble

Teams race to unscramble vocabulary words.

  • ⏱ 5–15 min
  • πŸŽ“ 3–12
Review games

Spelling Bee

Students take turns spelling words aloud.

  • ⏱ 15–30 min
  • πŸŽ“ 3–8
Quiet games

Classroom Boggle

Students find as many words as possible in a grid of letters.

  • ⏱ 5–15 min
  • πŸŽ“ 3–12

Questions teachers ask

Frequently asked questions

Can I use phrases?

Single words work best. Spaces are removed before the letters are scrambled.

Is there a timer?

Yes. Choose 10 to 60 seconds, or turn it off.