Spanish idioms word scramble: word scramble for Grade 9, page 1 preview

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Spanish idioms word scramble · Grade 9

Unscramble 10 Spanish words using the clues. Practices spelling and topic vocabulary.

Grade 9 · ages 14 to 15
Easy
15 to 20 minutes
1 page
Free

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The scrambled words and clues

Directions: Unscramble the letters to make a word that matches the clue. Write one letter in each box.

the black sheep of the family
composure, a cool head under pressure
all of a sudden, all at once
wonderfully, marvelously
your other half, a soulmate (literally half an orange)
6. G · T · A · O
el ___: dar ___ por liebre: to trick someone with a fake
a piece of cake, very easy (literally eaten bread)
llover ___: to rain cats and dogs (literally by the jugful)
9. A · A · P · T
la ___: meter ___: to put your foot in it (literally an animal's leg)
blindly, without knowing what lies ahead

What your child practices

Your child practices spelling and topic vocabulary.

Grades and ages: Grade 9, ages 14 to 15
Time: About 15 to 20 minutes
Subject: World Languages
Level: Easy for Grade 9
Answer key: Yes, for grown-ups who sign in
Printing: 1 page, US Letter or A4, low-ink option
Updated: October 15, 2026

How to use it

Read the rules at the top together and try the first step side by side. Use a pencil so mistakes rub out easily, and check every answer at the end. It is one of the easier sheets for Grade 9, good as a warm-up or a first look at the topic.

An answer key comes with it as a separate page that grown-ups download after signing in.

Tip for grown-ups: Say the clue first; knowing the meaning makes unscrambling much easier.

Done on paper? A grown-up can record it on the child's page in PlayOwl; downloading alone doesn't count as finished.