Explore this spelling list: Scary Words. These words are tailored to support your spelling journey. Choose between our online games and printable spelling lists using the buttons above.
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alarming |
The sound of screams was alarming.
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bloodcurdling |
The banshee gave a bloodcurdling shriek.
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chilling |
There was a chilling scream and then silence returned to the graveyard.
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creepy |
The film was creepy.
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demonic |
There was a demonic glint in the creatures eye.
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devilish |
On All Hallow's Eve, devilish creatures walk the earth.
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eerie |
An eerie silence descended over the house.
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evil |
He was completely controlled by an evil spirit.
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fearsome |
The wolf bared a fearsome set of teeth.
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frightening |
The story was frightening and she wouldn't be able to sleep.
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haunted |
They say the old castle is haunted.
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horrifying |
A horrifying sound was heard from within.
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malevolent |
There was a malevolent glint in her eyes.
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nightmarish |
She had a nightmarish vision of what was to come.
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petrifying |
The horror film was petrifying.
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scary |
My brother thinks witches are scary.
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sinister |
The old lady looked sinister.
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shocking |
What happened next was shocking.
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startling |
There was a startling thump on the door.
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Springtime Spelling
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Egg Hunt
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Word Search, small
The classic English word game.
Against the Clock
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Mayan Temple
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Monkey Business
It's bananas!
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