Thanksgiving word scramble
12-word Thanksgiving word scramble with hint letters, clues and a word bank · 2 pages + answer key
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This Thanksgiving word scramble gives each of 12 mixed-up words a clue and the first letter as a hint, so it works for a wide range of ages at the kids' table. Words come from a 28-word bank that covers the meal (turkey, stuffing, cranberry, gravy), the feelings (thankful, grateful) and the history (Pilgrims, Mayflower, Plymouth, Wampanoag).
Thanksgiving is Thursday, November 26, 2026. Print a stack the week before and set one at each place with a pencil. Older kids can race without the word bank; younger ones can lean on the clues and hints. When everyone's done, go around the table and have each person use one unscrambled word to say what they're thankful for.
Tips for using it
- Pair a younger and an older child as a team so both can contribute.
- Use it as a pre-dinner game while the food finishes cooking.
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Does this Thanksgiving word scramble come with answers?
Yes. An answer key prints after the worksheet, with the hint letters in gray and the rest of each word in red.
Can I make a Thanksgiving word scramble with my family's names?
Yes. In the word scramble maker, choose My own words and type each name, plus a few Thanksgiving words.