"cr" words list
/cr/ blend as in crab
Every word on this list uses the /cr/ blend as in crab sound spelled "cr". Read down the list first, then mix the order — reading them out of sequence is what proves your child is decoding rather than remembering.
The word list
- crab
- cry
- crown
- crack
- cream
- crisp
Printable sheet
"cr" words — /cr/ blend as in crab
Read each word aloud and underline the "cr" in it. Then read the whole list again as fast as you can.
Name: ______________________ Date: ____________
crab
cry
crown
crack
cream
crisp
Common questions
How many "cr" words are on this list?
6 words, chosen because they are common enough for a young reader to actually meet in books.
Is this printable free?
Yes — free to print and photocopy for home or classroom use.
Practise these words in the game
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