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Spelling Crossword: ur as /er/ Sound Crossword Puzzle

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This 10-clue crossword helps Grades 2–3 students practice spelling words with the ur digraph pronounced as the /er/ sound. Words include nurse, church, burst, purse, and return. Use it as a spelling review, vocabulary reinforcement, or literacy center activity during phonics or spelling instruction.

Subject:
English / Language Arts
Topic:
Spelling
Grade Level:
2nd – 3rd Grades
Updated July 2026

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