Free Printable Baby Shower Word Scramble
This baby shower word scramble features 15 scrambled baby-related words for your guests to unscramble. It is the perfect icebreaker game to play while guests are arriving and settling in — just hand out sheets and pens and let everyone work at their own pace. The answer column is left blank so guests can write in their guesses. Set a timer for 5-7 minutes and see who unscrambles the most words.
How to Use This Printable
The word scramble is one of the easiest baby shower games to run. There is no setup required beyond printing the sheets — no boards, no equipment, no complicated rules. It works perfectly as an icebreaker game while guests are arriving or as a transition activity between other parts of the shower.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Print one sheet per guest. Standard printer paper works fine for this game, since guests only need to write on it briefly. Cardstock is optional but not necessary.
- Place sheets and pens at each seat. Having the game ready at their place setting lets guests start playing as soon as they sit down, even before the shower officially begins.
- Set a timer for 5-7 minutes. Announce the timer so guests know to work quickly. The time pressure adds excitement and prevents the game from dragging.
- Collect sheets and score. The person who correctly unscrambles the most words wins. In case of a tie, the first person to finish their sheet wins.
Answer Key
Keep this answer key handy for scoring. Do not print this section — it is for the host's reference only:
- YABB = BABY
- SREPIAD = DIAPERS
- TLETOB = BOTTLE
- LORLERTS = STROLLER
- FIRCEIPA = PACIFIER
- KANTBLE = BLANKET
- RYNSRUE = NURSERY
- ALPYCERNER = PREGNANCY
- TRALTEL = RATTLE
- SEENOI = ONESIE
- BIRC = CRIB
- DEWSALD = SWADDLE
- TUBYLRLA = LULLABY
- ETHERTE = TEETHER
- SOOTBIE = BOOTIES
Frequently Asked Questions
What are good baby shower word scramble words?
The best word scramble words are common baby-related terms that most guests will recognize, like BABY, DIAPERS, BOTTLE, STROLLER, BLANKET, PACIFIER, and NURSERY. Mix in a few harder words like PREGNANCY, LULLABY, or SWADDLE to challenge more competitive players. Avoid overly obscure medical terms that might frustrate guests. The goal is for everyone to solve at least half the words while still finding some of them tricky.
How long should the baby shower word scramble game last?
Set a timer for 5 to 7 minutes. This creates just enough pressure to make it exciting without dragging on too long. Most guests will solve 10-12 out of 15 words in that time, which feels satisfying. If your group finishes quickly, you can extend to 10 minutes or add bonus words. If people seem stuck, offer a hint by revealing the first letter of unsolved words at the 4-minute mark.
How do you make the word scramble harder?
To increase the difficulty, include longer words (8+ letters), two-word phrases scrambled together (like DIAPERBAG or CARSEAT), or less common baby terms. You can also shorten the time limit to 3-4 minutes, or add a rule that answers must be written in pen with no erasing — no second guesses allowed. Another option is to scramble the words differently (rearranging letter groups instead of individual letters) to make patterns harder to spot.