Easter Hangman uses only words about Easter and the spring season. There are 100 of them on this page, from short picks like hop and nest to longer ones like butterfly and jellybean. Every word is gentle and familiar, which makes the list a great match for young readers in March and April.
The full Easter word list
The words cover baby animals, flowers, spring weather and egg-hunt fun. Meanings are short enough to read aloud, so a younger child can learn what a bonnet or a bouquet is while playing.
| Word | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| bunny | 5 | A soft rabbit; the Easter bunny brings eggs in stories. |
| basket | 6 | A woven holder you carry, often filled with treats. |
| eggs | 4 | Oval shells that birds lay; people paint them at Easter. |
| chick | 5 | A baby chicken covered in yellow fluff. |
| spring | 6 | The season when flowers bloom and days grow longer. |
| daffodil | 8 | A bright yellow flower shaped like a little trumpet. |
| lamb | 4 | A young sheep with soft, curly wool. |
| bonnet | 6 | A pretty hat tied under the chin. |
| jellybean | 9 | A small, chewy, bean-shaped candy. |
| carrot | 6 | An orange root vegetable that bunnies love. |
| blossom | 7 | A flower on a fruit tree in spring. |
| garden | 6 | A place where people grow flowers or vegetables. |
| meadow | 6 | A wide field of grass and wildflowers. |
| butterfly | 9 | An insect with big, colorful wings. |
| rainbow | 7 | Colored stripes in the sky after rain. |
| sunshine | 8 | The warm, bright light of the sun. |
| picnic | 6 | A meal you eat outside on a blanket. |
| hunt | 4 | A search; at Easter, kids hunt for hidden eggs. |
| pastel | 6 | A soft, pale color like baby pink or mint. |
| bouquet | 7 | A bunch of flowers tied together. |
| duckling | 8 | A baby duck that follows its mother. |
| nest | 4 | A cozy home that birds build for their eggs. |
| feather | 7 | One of the soft pieces that cover a bird. |
| hop | 3 | To jump on one foot or with both feet, like a bunny. |
| sprout | 6 | A tiny new plant just poking out of the soil. |
| puddle | 6 | A small pool of rainwater on the ground. |
| umbrella | 8 | A folding cover that keeps rain off you. |
| robin | 5 | A small bird with a red-orange chest. |
| April | 5 | The fourth month of the year. |
| hatch | 5 | To break out of an egg, like a chick does. |
| meadows | 7 | Grassy fields. |
| petals | 6 | Soft flower parts. |
| bloom | 5 | To flower. |
| blue | 4 | A sky color. |
| bud | 3 | A baby flower. |
| bunnies | 7 | Baby rabbits. |
| candy | 5 | Sweets. |
| celebrate | 9 | To have fun together. |
| cheerful | 8 | Happy. |
| chicks | 6 | Baby chickens. |
| chocolate | 9 | A sweet brown treat. |
| clover | 6 | A small green plant. |
| color | 5 | Paint for eggs. |
| cross | 5 | A symbol of Easter. |
| crocus | 6 | An early spring flower. |
| dye | 3 | Color for eggs. |
| egg | 3 | Painted for Easter. |
| family | 6 | People who love you. |
| flower | 6 | A pretty bloom. |
| fluffy | 6 | Soft and fuzzy. |
| grass | 5 | Green ground cover. |
| green | 5 | The color of grass. |
| ham | 3 | A holiday meal. |
| hatching | 8 | Coming out of an egg. |
| hidden | 6 | Out of sight. |
| hyacinth | 8 | A sweet-smelling flower. |
| jelly | 5 | Sweet and wobbly. |
| joy | 3 | Happiness. |
| lily | 4 | A white spring flower. |
| March | 5 | A spring month. |
| mint | 4 | A cool flavor. |
| morning | 7 | Early part of day. |
| new | 3 | Fresh. |
| parade | 6 | A happy march. |
| paint | 5 | To add color. |
| peep | 4 | A chick's sound. |
| pink | 4 | A pale red. |
| rabbit | 6 | A hopping animal. |
| rain | 4 | Spring showers. |
| season | 6 | Time of year. |
| seeds | 5 | Start of plants. |
| shell | 5 | The outside of an egg. |
| sing | 4 | To make music. |
| sprinkle | 8 | Light rain. |
| Sunday | 6 | Easter's day of the week. |
| sunrise | 7 | When the sun comes up. |
| sweet | 5 | Sugary. |
| tulips | 6 | Colorful spring flowers. |
| warm | 4 | Not cold. |
| wings | 5 | A bird's flappers. |
| yellow | 6 | The color of chicks. |
| baby | 4 | Very young. |
| bake | 4 | To cook in an oven. |
| bow | 3 | A tied ribbon. |
| breakfast | 9 | Morning meal. |
| bright | 6 | Full of light. |
| chirp | 5 | A bird sound. |
| cottontail | 10 | A rabbit with a fluffy tail. |
| daisy | 5 | A white flower. |
| fresh | 5 | New and clean. |
| gather | 6 | To collect. |
| grow | 4 | To get bigger. |
| hope | 4 | Wishing for good. |
| lavender | 8 | A light purple. |
| marshmallow | 11 | A fluffy treat. |
| pansy | 5 | A flower with a face. |
| seek | 4 | To look for. |
| springtime | 10 | The spring season. |
| treats | 6 | Sweet snacks. |
| whiskers | 8 | Bunny face hairs. |
Letter clues in spring words
Doubles are everywhere in this list. Bunny, carrot, daffodil and puddle all hide a doubled letter, so one lucky guess can fill two blanks.
Baby animal words often end in -ing or -ling, as in duckling. When you see a long word with a blank pattern near the end, try L, I, N and G in turn.
An egg-hunt word game
Hide paper eggs around a room, each with a letter on it. Children find an egg, then call out its letter as their guess in the game. A correct letter earns a sticker on the egg, and a miss means the egg goes back into hiding for someone else to find.
Play an Easter round
- Step 1
Hop into a word
Every round picks one of 100 springtime words.
- Step 2
Hunt for letters
Each right letter cracks open more of the word.
- Step 3
Hear it read aloud
Tap the speaker to hear the spring word spelled out.
Spring moments for this game
- An Easter egg hunt morning
- Spring break at grandma's house
- A garden and plants lesson
- Baby animals week at preschool
- A rainy April afternoon
- A family brunch word game
Frequently asked questions
What are good Easter words for Hangman?
Bunny, basket, daffodil and duckling are favorites because kids can picture them. Hop, nest and lamb make quick rounds for beginners.
Is Easter Hangman only about the holiday?
No. Many of the words are about spring in general, like blossom, meadow and sprout, so the list works from March right through May.
How many words are in the Easter list?
There are 100 spring and Easter words, each with a short meaning. The game at the top uses only this list.
Which Easter word is the hardest?
Bouquet trips up many players because the ending sounds like ay but is spelled -uet. Jellybean is long, but its double L and two E's make it easier than it looks.
Is the Easter list good for preschoolers?
With a grown-up helping, yes. Pick Easy level so wrong vowels do not count, and talk about each baby animal or flower after the round.
Can I print the Easter words?
Yes. Use the print button beside the list for a classroom worksheet, or grab blank game sheets from the printable Hangman page.
Can kids make their own spring word game?
Yes. The custom maker lets children type their favorite spring words and share the game as a link with friends or family.
Which drawing suits an Easter game?
Many families choose the stick buddy because the little bird on his frame matches the spring theme. The rocket and snowman are fun too.
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