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How many words can you make from SUNSHINE?

Find words of 4+ letters hidden in SUNSHINE. There are 10 to find. Longer words score more.

For a class or a group

Print the worksheet: SUNSHINE in letter tiles, numbered lines to write words on, and every answer on the second page. Or put this page on the board, give everyone three minutes, then press “show all words”.

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All 10 words in SUNSHINE (answers)

4-letter words (6)

nine, nuns, sine, sins, sues, uses

5-letter words (2)

issue, shine

6-letter words (1)

shines

All 8 letters (1)

sunshine

Questions

How many words can you make from SUNSHINE?
10 everyday words of 4 or more letters, counting SUNSHINE itself. Rarer real words are accepted too when you play, as bonus words.
What words can you make out of SUNSHINE?
The longest are SHINES, SHINE, ISSUE, USES, SUES. All 10, by length, are under "All 10 words in SUNSHINE (answers)" on this page.
Is there a printable worksheet?
Yes. "Print a worksheet" prints SUNSHINE in letter tiles with numbered lines to write words on, and every answer on a second page. Print it, or save it as a PDF.
Is this good for a classroom?
Yes: a no-prep word building and spelling activity for grade 2 and up. Put it on the board, hand out the worksheet, or let students play on their own devices. No accounts.

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