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Easter Words Hangman Words

Guess 30+ Easter words in this springtime holiday hangman game — from egg hunts and chocolate bunnies to hot cross buns, daffodils, and simnel cake. Perfect for classrooms and families through the Easter weekend.

Print the full list below — every word grouped by difficulty, ready for the whiteboard, the classroom, or family game night.

🐰 35 words Clues included 4–16 letters

Easy — up to 6 letters

9 words
Hare Long eared cousin of the rabbit found in older Easter folklore
Lamb Young sheep that is both a spring symbol and a traditional roast
Chick Newly hatched baby chicken symbolising new life
Tulip Cup shaped bulb flower popular in springtime Easter displays
Bonnet Decorated hat traditionally worn in the Easter parade
Pastel The soft pale shades of colour associated with the season
Rabbit The animal whose fertility made it an emblem of the season
Spring The season in which Easter falls in the northern hemisphere
Sunday The day of the week on which Easter always falls

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Medium — 7–9 letters

12 words
Blossom Cloud of petals that appears on fruit trees in spring
Egg Hunt Game in which children search the garden for hidden eggs
Pysanky Ukrainian art of writing patterns onto eggs with wax and dye
Creme Egg Chocolate egg filled with soft white and yellow fondant
Daffodil Yellow trumpet shaped flower that blooms around Easter
Duckling Fluffy baby duck often pictured on Easter cards
Marzipan Sweet almond paste used to decorate Easter cakes
Bunny Ears Costume headband worn by children at Easter parties
Easter Egg Decorated or chocolate egg hidden and hunted for at Easter
Egg Carton Cardboard tray used to hold and dry freshly dyed eggs
Egg Dyeing Colouring hard boiled eggs by soaking them in tinted water
Jelly Bean Small chewy bean shaped sweet in bright pastel colours

Hard — 10+ letters

14 words
Egg Rolling Race in which decorated eggs are pushed down a grassy slope
Simnel Cake Fruit cake topped with marzipan balls served at Easter
Easter Bilby Australian marsupial sold in chocolate instead of the bunny
Easter Bunny Rabbit who delivers eggs and sweets to children on Easter morning
Hot Cross Bun Spiced sweet bun marked on top and eaten at Easter
Pussy Willow Branch of soft grey buds cut for Easter decoration
Easter Basket Woven container filled with treats and shredded paper grass
Easter Parade Procession of people showing off their finest spring outfits
Chocolate Nest Treat made of melted chocolate and cereal holding tiny eggs
Chocolate Bunny Hollow rabbit shaped chocolate found in most Easter baskets
Spring Cleaning Thorough household tidy up traditional at this time of year
Sunrise Service Outdoor gathering held at dawn on Easter morning
Egg and Spoon Race Playground race that means carrying an egg without dropping it
Marshmallow Chick Sugar coated yellow candy shaped like a baby bird

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Using this list in class

Split the class into two teams and alternate words from the Easy group, saving the Hard words for tie-breakers. Reading the clue aloud after the first wrong guess keeps younger players in the game.

Playing solo? Play the Easter Words topic online — same words, six wrong guesses, confetti when you win.