Timed anagrams for the whole class: unscramble the letters before the clock runs out, with your own lesson vocabulary or a built-in category.
Open Word Scramble See all classroom tools
Free. This link opens the tool straight away, with no sign-up.
How it works
- Open Word Scramble and choose a category, General, Animals, Food and drink, Travel, Verbs or Mixed, or paste your own words under Teacher: use your own words, one per line or separated by commas, and press Use my words.
- Choose 60 seconds, 90 seconds, 2 minutes or no timer, and press Start.
- Type the word and press Check or Enter. Hint shows the first letter and the length; Skip shows the answer and moves on.
- Each word is worth 10 points, or 5 with a hint, and three right in a row starts a streak.
Ideas for your lesson
- Warm up with last lesson’s vocabulary as a whole-class race on the board.
- Let teams take turns calling out answers and keep score with Team Points in Classroom Games.
- Students play on their own phones and compare scores at the end.
Good to know
- Your own words need three letters or more and are not saved; Play again starts fresh, so keep the list in a document.
- The built-in lists hold 79 words across five categories.
- It needs only www.abcwebsites.online.
Frequently asked questions
Is Word Scramble free?
Yes. It is marked Free in the ABC toolbox, and this link opens it in your browser with no sign-up.
Can I use my own vocabulary?
Yes. Paste words, one per line or separated by commas, and press Use my words. Each word needs at least three letters.
Are my words saved?
No. They last until the page is reloaded.
How is it scored?
10 points per word, or 5 if you used a hint. Three or more right in a row shows a streak.
Related tools
- Crossword Builder: an interlocking crossword from your word list
- Flashcards: decks shared by link or QR code
- Classroom Games: five quick games for the board
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