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Bug Word Scramble

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Eighteen creepy crawlies to unscramble, from ant and bee to caterpillar and praying mantis. Spiders, snails and worms are on the list too, which makes a good talking point afterwards.

One per line. Add a hint after a dash if you like.

Puzzle
Level

Medium: all letters mixed

Paper
More optionsno word bank, CAPITALS, regular print
Letters

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2 pages: 1 to solve, 1 with the answers

Words to unscramble

  • ant
  • bee
  • beetle
  • butterfly
  • caterpillar
  • cricket
  • dragonfly
  • firefly
  • grasshopper
  • ladybug
  • mosquito
  • moth
  • praying mantis
  • spider
  • wasp
  • worm
  • snail
  • termite

Every word can be changed in the box above before you print.

Ideas for using it

  • Once it is solved, ask which three answers are not insects at all (spider, snail and worm).
  • Count the legs: six for insects, eight for the spider, none for the snail and the worm.
  • Take it on a nature walk and tick off the bugs you spot.
Bug Word Scramble: printable worksheet with 18 scrambled words to solve, from a free word scramble maker

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