Free Printable Word Games

Welcome to our unique free printable word games called Buzzwords! You can find a sample puzzle and complete instructions here.

To solve one of our exclusive Buzzword puzzles, you will use crossword-type clues, search through a honeycomb of letters, and unscramble anagrams. There’s no other puzzle quite like this!

Buzzword #1

Printable version

The shaded E and the six letters surrounding it spell PETUNIA, which matches one of the clues below.

In the same way, find a 7-letter word for each of the remaining clues. Keep track of the center letter for each answer you find.

1. flowering plant petunia - E

2. a solo performance

3. excellence

4. person receiving medical care

5. adult male domestic fowl

6. old item

7. opening in nose

Now find the BUZZWORD for this puzzle by unscrambling all 7 of the center letters to spell the answer to this clue:

a coin

How did you do? If you're ready to check your answers for this Buzzword puzzle, click on the button.

Buzzword #1
2. recital-T 3. quality-Q
4. patient-A 5. rooster-R
6. antique-T 7. nostril-R
Buzzword: QUARTER

Tips for Solving Buzzword Puzzles

There are two great approaches to solving my Buzzword puzzles.

1. First, you can look through the honeycomb for words to "pop out," and then try to match those words to a specific clue. If that doesn't work, try these steps:

2. Read each clue carefully. Try to think of possible answers.

If your ideas are not spelled with 7 letters, consider looking in a thesaurus or dictionary for synonyms for 7-letter words.
As you look for hidden answers in the puzzle, watch for common letter combinations such as consonant blends (TH, CK, BR, and so on) and other letter groups (ING, ED, AND, and others)

3. Always work on the printable page in pencil. Write the center letter of each word in the space near the BUZZWORD clue. When you've solved all 7 clues, or maybe even before, you can rearrange those letters to spell an answer to the BUZZWORD clue.

4. Have FUN!

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I'll be adding more Buzzwords in the future, so please check back again for more of these free word games.

More Free Printable Word Games:

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More Classic Word Games:

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50 States Word Search Game - Find all fifty states of the United States. Fun to solve no matter where you live!

Martin Luther King, Jr. Crossword - Here's a great crossword puzzle to honor a great leader! Share it with your family, students or co-workers, or solve it on your own. It's free and printable!

1980's Movie Word Scramble Puzzle: See how many of these popular 1980's movies you can remember and unscramble!

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