📙 3rd Grade Sight Words

Third Grade Sight Words List — 246 Words

Third grade sight words round out the classic Dolch progression with words like "across", "against", and "between" — precise, often abstract vocabulary that appears throughout upper-elementary reading. Word Wizard covers all 246 words in the Pro unlock.

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across

Preposition

against

Preposition

between

Comparison

always

Frequency word

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Third Grade Sight Words List

Here are the first 30 of the 246 Third Grade sight words in Word Wizard:

about, above, across, after, again, against, almost, along, always, another
answer, any, around, asked, because, been, before, began, being, below
between, better, black, bring, brother, buy, call, came, can't, carry

Plus 216 more words completing the full Third Grade set, unlocked with Word Wizard Pro.

Why Third Grade Sight Words Matter

Third grade traditionally marks the end of the core Dolch sight word progression — after this list, most remaining reading growth comes from vocabulary and phonics rather than memorized word lists. Mastering words like "between", "against", and "always" means a child can read complex sentence structures without stumbling, freeing their attention for understanding what they're reading rather than decoding it.

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Precision Words

Third Grade words are often prepositions and comparisons that carry subtle meaning — the app's example sentences show each word used naturally in context.

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Streaks & Scoring

Listen & Pick tracks first-try accuracy and streaks, rewarding careful listening over guessing.

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25 Levels to Master

246 words are split into 25 levels of 10, giving steady, achievable milestones.

FAQ

Common Questions

Is Third Grade the last sight word list?

Third grade is traditionally the last of the core Dolch sight word levels. Word Wizard continues with Fourth and Fifth Grade high-frequency word lists for children who want to keep building vocabulary and spelling.

Is Third Grade free in Word Wizard?

Third Grade is part of Word Wizard Pro, a one-time $4.99 purchase unlocking Grades 1-5 permanently — no subscription.

Unlock the Full Third Grade Word List

Word Wizard Pro is a one-time $4.99 purchase — no subscription — unlocking all 246 Third Grade words and every other grade.