Our free How many words can you make from Merry Christmas printable is so much fun at home or in the classroom during the holiday season.
How Many Words Can You Make From Merry Christmas Printable Holiday Game
Did you know that you can make exactly 1360 words by using the letters in Merry Christmas only once?
Hosting holiday parties and playing fun games like Christmas trivia, scavenger hunt, tic tac toe, I Spy Christmas, Christmas lights scavenger hunt, Christmas Bingo or pass the gift are always part of our Christmas bucket list.
So, naturally we wanted to create a fun Christmas themed word game that the whole family would enjoy.
Our free how many words can you make from Merry Christmas printable is a jolly and festive holiday activity that can be played as a game at any type of holiday or ugly Christmas sweater party.
Or, if low key is more your style it’s a great at home activity during the holidays that helps maximize quality family time.
Either way, our free printable Christmas word game is fun and festive making it a must try this holiday season.
Keep on reading to get all the details including information about how to play and how to download and print your very own copy.
Skip to the bottom of this post to find the free downloadable game files.
Ready? Let’s get to it. It’s nearly game time!
How many Words Can You Make From Merry Christmas Printable
Our how many words can you make from Merry Christmas printable is a fun holiday game that we created for a party we were hosting.
A great activity for young and old alike, this free printable holiday word game is a great choice for a holiday party or a quiet night at home spending quality time with the entire family during the festive season.
Besides this, our free printable Christmas game is a good choice for younger children in classrooms, youth groups, or even homeschool settings if you are looking for free Christmas activities.
It’s also a great choice for adults who like word games and brain teasers.
No matter the age or size of your group, our how many words can you make from Merry Christmas printable is sure to be a festive addition to your holiday party or family gathering.
You can find the free printable and all the details about how to play at the bottom of this post.
How To Play
Our word game is very easy to understand and fun for all family members including younger and older kids.
This Merry Christmas game has players racing against the clock to find as many different words as they can by using each of the letters in the phrase “Merry Christmas” just once.
If you don’t want to use a timer that’s fine too! This fun Christmas activity is loads of fun either way.
Players need to keep track of all the words they find by writing them on the lines provided.
Our free printable Merry Christmas game comes with 44 lines, but if you need more room just print out more copies.
Once time is up (or everyone has had enough fun) the player with the most new words is declared the winner.
If you are using our how many words can you make from Merry Christmas printable as a holiday party game we suggest having small prizes for the winner.
Small prizes like a gift certificate, Christmas tree ornaments, Christmas word search puzzle book, Santa Claus lollipops, holiday cards or kits for Christmas crafts are a fun idea.
What You’ll Need
Using our how many words can you make from Merry Christmas printable doesn’t require too much. All you need is a printer, letter size printing paper, something to write with, and a game timer.
If playing our printable holiday word game at home we suggest printing out enough copies for everyone in the family so everyone can play at once.
If you are hosting a holiday party, we suggest having one copy per person so each of your guests can play the game.
And if you are using our free printable Christmas word game for classroom or homeschool settings, we suggest having enough copies for each group of students.
Pro Tip: Plan to have extra copies of our free Christmas word game for overachievers who can find more than 44 words.
How Many Words Can You Make
The letters in the words Merry Christmas can be used to spell an astounding 1360 unique words.
Here are some interesting facts about the length of the words you can spell.
- 10 letter words – 6
- 9 letter words – 20
- 8 letter words- 84
- 7 letter words – 189
- 6 letter words – 302
- 5 letter words – 351
- 4 letter words – 260
- 3 letter words – 117
- 2 letter words – 31
To help get you started here are some of common words that can be spelled using the letters in “Merry Christmas” just once.
How many can you come up with?
- yes
- yet
- smart
- star
- stir
- mash
- stem
- timer
- misty
- chart
- charms
- shimmer
- stammers
- Christmas
- mismatches
Game Rules
Here are a few game rules you need to keep in mind if you plan to use our how many words can you make from merry Christmas printable.
- Use each letter in Merry Christmas only once. This means that words can contain a maximum of 12 letters.
- The letter r can be used only 3 times per word, while the letters s and m are limited to only 2 appearances per word.
- No abbreviations or contractions allowed.
- Words must be at least 2 letters long to be counted.
- All words must be in the English language and accepted by a dictionary.
- Players must spell each word correctly – no phonetic spelling allowed!
Game Alternatives
Here are some of our favorite alternate ways that you can use our how many words can you make from Merry Christmas printable to make the game even more fun.
Scenario Mode: Players must create words based on a particular scenario such as items you would find in Santa’s workshop or objects found at Christmas time. This added challenge is great if you are playing in teams at a Christmas party.
Set a timer: Add a game timer to the game and see who can come up with the most words in a given amount of time.
Team play: Divide players into two teams and see which team can come up with the most words using our how many words can you make from Merry Christmas printable.
Long word challenge: Players play to find large words of 5 letters or more. The team or first player that finds the most words of 5 letters or more wins this challenge!
Assign points: To make this fun Christmas game a little more challenging and competitive you can assign points to words of different lengths. We suggest assigning 5 points to words of 6 letters or more, and 2 points to words of 4-5 letters and 1 point to words with 3 letters or less. See who can earn the most points to win the game!
Game Tips
Word games are lots of fun but can be challenging for certain players and young children.
Here are some of our top tips for finding the highest number of hidden words in the phrase “Merry Christmas”.
Use Word Families: Words can be related to one another in word families through rhyming. For example, if you have found the word “time” then try looking for other words such as chime, dime, mime and prime. This is an easy and fun way to increase your word count.
Look for Prefixes and Suffixes: Adding prefixes and suffixes to existing words can often result in new valid words. For example, if you have the word “time” then try adding the prefix re- to create the word “retime”.
Work Together: Working together is a great way to come up with more ideas. Ask for help if you are stuck or need some inspiration. Team play is a great way to help players with a variety of different skills levels enjoy our how many can you make from Merry Christmas printable game.
Download Instructions
Downloading our how many words can you make from Merry Christmas printable is simple.
We suggest printing this fun puzzle game in color and on high-quality cardstock paper for the best possible experience.
To download simply click on the image or download link below which will open the PDF printable files in a new window.
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Christmas Bingo – first person to get a line bingos!
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Final Thoughts
We hope that you plan to use our how many words can you make from Merry Christmas printable to add some festive fun to your Christmas season.
Our free holiday printables are such a great way to make holiday memories with friends and family and we hope they quickly become a favorite Christmas tradition in your home.
We would love to hear how you plan to play this fun Christmas game in the comments below. Snap a picture and reach out to us on social media to show us our game in action. (Our Facebook page is probably your best bet!)
Let the word-finding fun begin!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Frequently Asked Questions
How many words can you make out the word Merry Christmas?
You can create 1360 unique words from the letters found in the phrase “Merry Christmas”.
To qualify as a word, it must contain at least 2 letters. Each letter in Merry Christmas can only be used once.
Can I play this game with more players?
Yes! You can easily adjust the rules to accommodate multiple players with our how many words can you make from Merry Christmas printable game.
To make the game more competitive you can assign points to words of different lengths or use time restraints.
Can children use the how many words can you make from Merry Christmas printable?
Yes absolutely.
In fact, how many words can you make from Merry Christmas printable game is perfect for children as it helps to develop their language and spelling skills.
You can adjust the rules to make it easier or more challenging depending on the age of the children playing.
Do the words have to be Christmas words?
No. You do not necessarily have to find Christmas-related words when you play this Christmas word game.
But, it would be the perfect way to make this word puzzle game more challenging if you’re looking to add a festive twist. Have fun and get creative!
Are there any online tools to help find the words?
Yes! There are a few online word search tools available that can help you find hidden words in the phrase “Merry Christmas”.
These word search generators are great for those who may struggle with finding all of the words on their own.
Do you have an answer key?
No. This is one of our printable activities that does not come with an answer key.
Can I change your how many words can you make from Merry Christmas printable?
No. All of our free printable games, activities and party games are for personal use only.
This means that you may not modify, change, sell or redistribute our printables in anyway.
Do you have any other free christmas printables and activities?
Yes we sure do. If you are looking for a Christmas themed game we suggest having a look at Christmas Light Bingo, traditional Christmas Bingo, Holiday Trivia, I Spy Christmas or Pass The Gift.
Can the how many words can you make from Merry Christmas printable be used as a holiday party game?
Yes! Holiday parties are the perfect time to use our Merry Christmas word game.
In fact we created this activity as a Christmas party game.
All you need to do is add some festive snacks and drinks for the perfect Christmas gathering.
Can I use your how many words can you make from Merry Christmas printable in my classroom?
Of course! We created this free printable Chrsitmas word scramble game for holiday parties but it can absolutely be used in schools for kids as young as first grade.
Happy Holidays! We hope you have a holly jolly time with our how many words can you make from Merry Christmas printable. Enjoy!
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