Spelling Word List: Silent Letters

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	lamb	The newborn lamb had to be fed by hand.
	bomb	The disposal squad quickly defused the bomb.
	comb	I comb my hair in the morning. *
	climb	They set out to climb Mount Everest.
	crumb	The waiter brushed the crumb off the table.
	thumb	The killer was trapped by his thumb print.
	knee	I have a bruise on my knee. *
	kneel	I had to kneel down to tie my shoe lace. *
	knew	I wish I knew where I left my keys.
	knife	The knife is made of stainless steel.
	knit	Helen is going to knit a jacket for her sister's baby,.
	knot	The knot was too tight to undo.
	knock	There was a loud knock at the door. *

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Spelling Practice: Silent Letters

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lamb

bomb

comb

climb

crumb

thumb

knee

kneel

knew

knife

knit

knot

knock

Spelling Games: Silent Letters

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Autumn Anagram
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Egg Hunt
Crack the eggs!

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The classic English word game.

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Mayan Temple
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Take a Spelling Test: Silent Letters

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