Winter Word Scramble Puzzles
Winter is here: cold mornings, snow on the ground, and long, dark evenings. These 40 winter word scramble puzzles are a free, fun way to pass a cold evening at home or fill a classroom slot. Each puzzle gives you a scrambled word and a clue. Rearrange the letters to spell a real winter word — every letter is used exactly once. All 40 answers are in the answer key at the end, so you can check your work or print the page as a ready-made worksheet.
To print, use your browser’s print button or press Ctrl+P (Cmd+P on a Mac). The puzzles work just as well on screen: read the clue, unscramble the word in your head or on paper, then check the answer key.
Snow and Ice
| # | Scrambled Word | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | WSON | White flakes that fall from the sky in winter |
| 2 | TFORS | Icy crystals that sparkle on cold mornings |
| 3 | LEIICC | A pointed piece of ice hanging from a roof |
| 4 | OASFLKNWE | A tiny crystal of frozen water, no two alike |
| 5 | IZRBDAZL | A fierce snowstorm with strong winds |
| 6 | ELTES | Rain mixed with snow |
| 7 | IHAL | Small balls of ice falling from the sky |
| 8 | AELVAHNCA | Snow sliding fast down a mountain |
| 9 | LONSFLAW | Snow coming down from the sky |
| 10 | ZEFERE | To turn into ice |
Warm Winter Clothes
| # | Scrambled Word | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | ETTISMN | Warm gloves with one thumb |
| 12 | CSAFR | A long cloth you wrap around your neck |
| 13 | EGSOLV | They keep your fingers warm |
| 14 | ATOC | A heavy jacket for cold weather |
| 15 | OSBOT | Warm footwear for walking in snow |
| 16 | ASERTWE | A warm knitted top |
| 17 | NAEEIB | A snug knitted hat |
| 18 | UAESMRFF | They cover your ears in the cold |
Winter Fun and Sports
| # | Scrambled Word | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | NIGKIS | Gliding down snowy slopes on long boards |
| 20 | NTGASIK | Gliding on ice with blades on your feet |
| 21 | LNSDIGED | Riding down a snowy hill on a sled |
| 22 | MONASNW | Built from snow, with a carrot for a nose |
| 23 | NWSLLOAB | A ball of snow, ready to throw |
| 24 | LIGOO | A house made of blocks of ice and snow |
| 25 | FNROWTOS | A little fort built out of snow |
Winter Nature and Animals
| # | Scrambled Word | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | PNEUNIG | A flightless bird that loves the cold |
| 27 | RENEIERD | The animal that pulls Santa’s sleigh |
| 28 | ETIHEANBR | What bears do all winter long |
| 29 | OWLO | Warm material that comes from sheep |
| 30 | RAUROA | Colourful lights dancing in the northern sky |
| 31 | RNCILAAD | A bright red bird often seen in winter |
| 32 | EENRRVGEE | A tree that stays green all winter |
Winter at Home and the Season
| # | Scrambled Word | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| 33 | EICPFEARL | Where a cosy fire burns indoors |
| 34 | OACOC | A warm chocolate drink |
| 35 | OWERIFOD | Logs burned to keep a home warm |
| 36 | EYMCHNI | Smoke rises from it on a cold night |
| 37 | CEEDRMBE | The first month of winter |
| 38 | AJUYARN | The first month of the year, often the coldest |
| 39 | BYFEURRA | The last month of winter |
| 40 | TWNREI | The coldest season of the year |
Cosy Indoor Winter Activities
Winter evenings are long, and these puzzles are made for them. Here are a few easy ways to use the list:
- One puzzle a day: solve one puzzle each evening through December — a small daily habit that builds vocabulary without any screen time.
- Family tournament: print the list, set a timer for ten minutes, and see who unscrambles the most words. The answer key settles every dispute.
- Classroom warm-up: put one scramble on the board at the start of a lesson. It wakes up spelling brains in under a minute.
- Winter-break boredom buster: keep the printed sheet by the fire with a pencil. It beats a third rerun of the same film.
Make Your Own Winter Puzzles
Want puzzles with your own words — a spelling list, a family name, or a class topic? Use our free word scramble maker (Build Your Own mode on the homepage) to scramble any word list in seconds. You can also find more themed lists in our word scramble puzzles with answers collection.
Answer Key
- SNOW
- FROST
- ICICLE
- SNOWFLAKE
- BLIZZARD
- SLEET
- HAIL
- AVALANCHE
- SNOWFALL
- FREEZE
- MITTENS
- SCARF
- GLOVES
- COAT
- BOOTS
- SWEATER
- BEANIE
- EARMUFFS
- SKIING
- SKATING
- SLEDDING
- SNOWMAN
- SNOWBALL
- IGLOO
- SNOWFORT
- PENGUIN
- REINDEER
- HIBERNATE
- WOOL
- AURORA
- CARDINAL
- EVERGREEN
- FIREPLACE
- COCOA
- FIREWOOD
- CHIMNEY
- DECEMBER
- JANUARY
- FEBRUARY
- WINTER
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the answers included?
Yes. Every one of the 40 puzzles has its answer in the answer key above, in the same order as the puzzles, so checking your work is quick and easy.
Can I print these for winter break?
Yes. The puzzles are free to print for your classroom, your family, or your own winter-break fun. Use your browser’s print button to print the page as a worksheet.
