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Free printable match up

A Match Up page pairs short definitions with a scrambled list of answers. This kitchen sheet gives ten clues on the left and twelve lettered words on the right, including two extras that do not belong. Early readers, ESL learners, and anyone who likes vocabulary matching enjoy figuring out which letter goes with each clue.

Solution page included
Printable Match Up puzzle page
Peek at the solutionMatch Up solution page

This free printable is a high-resolution PNG sized for a 6x9 inch page, plus a matching solution page that shows every correct letter. Download both files with no signup, then print them at home or in class.

How to play

  1. Read each numbered kitchen clue on the left side of the page.
  2. Scan the lettered word list on the right and pick the word that matches the clue.
  3. Write that letter on the blank beside the clue. Two extra words are decoys and stay unused.
  4. Check the solution page when you want to confirm the ten matches.

Print at 100% scale on letter or A4 paper so the clue column and lettered word list stay sharp enough to read.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Match Up answer key?

A matching solution image sits on this page next to the puzzle. It shows which letter belongs with each of the ten kitchen clues. Download it with the worksheet if you want to check work later, or keep it out of sight until the blanks are filled.

Is this Match Up worksheet free to print?

Yes. Both the puzzle PNG and the solution PNG download at no cost, with no signup. Print them for personal practice, tutoring, or a classroom vocabulary station. The files are high-resolution images, not a PDF or an interactive quiz.

Who should use this kitchen Match Up page?

It fits kids who can read short definitions and are building household vocabulary. The extra unused words add a little challenge without turning the page into a hard puzzle. Parents and teachers use it as a quiet five-to-ten-minute language warm-up.

How do I print the clues so they stay readable?

Use letter or A4 paper and print at 100% scale so the 6x9 layout does not shrink the type. Black or grayscale ink is plenty; the page is all line art. If young writers need more room on the blanks, print on a slightly larger sheet without using fit-to-page, then leave the extra margin.