Christmas Word Scramble Game: Rules and 30 Words
Unscramble Christmas words against the clock. Get easy rules, a list of 30 original scrambles with answers and ways to play with kids, teens and adults.
What You Need
In Christmas word scramble, players put mixed-up letters in order to make a holiday word. It needs no prep and works for any age.
How to Set Up
- Print the list without the answers, or show it on a screen.
- Give every player (or team) a pencil and paper.
- Pick a timer: 5 minutes for the whole list or 30 seconds per word.
Word List
Scrambled word first, answer in parentheses. Hide the answers from players.
- WNSO (SNOW)
- ELLB (BELL)
- TSRA (STAR)
- EETR (TREE)
- FGIT (GIFT)
- LFE (ELF)
- ANSTA (SANTA)
- IHESGL (SLEIGH)
- DNYAC (CANDY)
- ALCOR (CAROL)
- SLTINE (TINSEL)
- RAHTWE (WREATH)
- MNTTIE (MITTEN)
- RNIOBB (RIBBON)
- OKCIEO (COOKIE)
- ERDENEIR (REINDEER)
- INSOGCKT (STOCKING)
- MNNOASW (SNOWMAN)
- REPNTSE (PRESENT)
- EHYNCMI (CHIMNEY)
- MRONAENT (ORNAMENT)
- RCREKNCUTA (NUTCRACKER)
- GGEOGN (EGGNOG)
- COCAO (COCOA)
- FLIEEPCAR (FIREPLACE)
- LLHYO (HOLLY)
- TLEOMIETS (MISTLETOE)
- NEALG (ANGEL)
- IEPN (PINE)
- WNIRET (WINTER)
How to Play
- Say “go” and start the timer.
- Players unscramble each word and write the answer.
- When the timer ends, read the answers out loud.
- Players check their own paper and add up their points.
Scoring and Winning
Each right answer scores one point. Long words (8 letters or more) score two. The player or team with the most points wins.
Tips for a Fun Game
- Hand out the list face down so everyone starts together.
- Let kids point to a picture of Santa, a tree or a bell as a hint.
- Make your own scrambles from family names and pets.
- Give a bonus point for the first player who finishes all 30.
Variations
- Little kids: Use only words with 3 to 5 letters and let them call out the answers.
- Relay: Teams send one runner per word to the board.
- Adults: Scramble movie titles or carol names instead of single words.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you play Christmas word scramble?
Give players a Christmas word with the letters mixed up. They race to put the letters in the right order and write the word.
What are some Christmas words to unscramble?
Good ones are short and familiar, like STNAA for SANTA or LELB for BELL. This page has 30 scrambles with answers.
Can younger kids play word scramble?
Yes. Start with 4 and 5 letter words and let them use the picture clue.
