Need something fun to keep everyone busy while the turkey roasts? This free printable Thanksgiving word scramble comes in three levels (easy, medium and hard), so little pilgrims and grown-ups can all play together at the table.
It’s perfect for classroom Thanksgiving parties, the kids’ table, a cozy fall afternoon, or anyone who loves a good brain teaser. Just print, grab a pencil and start unscrambling!
What’s Included
- Easy: 10 short fall words like PIE, CORN and TURKEY (great for ages 5 to 7)
- Medium: 12 Thanksgiving words like PUMPKIN, HARVEST and STUFFING (ages 8 to 10)
- Hard: 15 tricky words like CORNUCOPIA, CRANBERRY and MAYFLOWER (ages 11 and up)
- Answer keys for all three puzzles
- 6 pages, US Letter size, prints beautifully in color or black and white

Tips for Thanksgiving Fun
- Make it a race! Set a timer and see who unscrambles the most words before dinner.
- Print one of each level so kids of different ages can play side by side.
- Put a copy at every place setting at the kids’ table.
- Pair it with our Thanksgiving word search for a full activity pack.
How do you play the Thanksgiving word scramble?
Hand out the sheets and challenge everyone to unscramble the Thanksgiving words. Set a timer to make it a race, or let the kids work together in teams.
Three levels mean the little ones can play right alongside the grown-ups. Answer keys are included, so checking is quick and easy.
How to Make Your Printables Last Year After Year
Want to use these puzzles again and again? Print them on sturdy cardstock and run them through a laminator, or slip each page into a clear sheet protector. Then use dry-erase markers and simply wipe them clean when you are done. Store them in a folder or binder and they will be ready to go next time!
Favorite Supplies
These are a few supplies I love that make printables easier and more fun:
Looking for more? Check out all our Thanksgiving printables and games and puzzles.
🦃 Have a special request? Tell me in the comments which puzzle or printable you’d love to see next, and I’ll do my best to make it for you!











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