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Random letter generator

Pick random letters for games, with filters that make play fairer.

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Tip: press the space bar to pick again.

Your results will appear here.

What people use a random letter for

  • Scattergories-style games: pick a letter, then name a fruit, a city and a band starting with it.
  • Stop / Categories / Tutti Frutti: the same idea with paper and pencils.
  • Classroom activities: alphabet practice, phonics and spelling warm-ups.
  • Drawing and writing prompts: draw or write something beginning with the letter.
  • Fair choices: pick a player by the first letter of their name.

How to use it

  1. Choose how many letters you need.
  2. Filter the pool: vowels, consonants, or skip the hard letters.
  3. Keep No repeats on for multi-round games so each letter is used once.
  4. Press Pick again or the space bar for a new letter.

Why skip hard letters?

Q, X, Z, J, V, K and Y have very few common words, which makes rounds frustrating, especially with kids. Ticking Skip Q, X, Z, J, V, K, Y keeps the game moving. Leave them in for an advanced challenge round.

Is it really random?

Each letter is picked using your browser's random number generator, so every letter in the pool has the same chance. Over many picks, results even out; in a short game, streaks are normal.

Frequently asked questions

Can I pick more than one letter?

Yes, up to 10 at a time.

How do I stop letters repeating?

Keep No repeats ticked. Each letter in the pool appears at most once per pick.

Can I use it for Scattergories?

Yes. It's ideal for Scattergories-style category games.

Is it free?

Yes.

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