Secret code words

Use a number code to find hidden words from a topic, a phonics pattern or a sight word list.

About this worksheet

The code at the top gives a number for every letter. Under each number children write its letter, and the word appears. Choose the simple code (A is 1, B is 2) or a mixed-up code that changes with every version.

Pick the words: sight words, a phonics pattern or a topic. The answer key shows every word.

Printing

US Letter or A4, portrait: choose your paper size above. Print at 100 percent (actual size). Use "Black and white" for the copier, or "Color" for display pages and mini books.

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