Random letter generator
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26 letters to pick from
Type any letters to skip.
How we pick: your browser's secure random number generator chooses, with every letter you've kept equally likely.
How to use the random letter generator
- Choose A to Z, vowels only, or consonants only.
- Type any letters to leave out, like Q X Z.
- Choose how many letters, with or without repeats.
- Press Pick, or Enter or Space. The letters show big on the board.
Questions
What is it good for?
Word games like Scattergories and categories, phonics practice, spelling warm-ups, and picking a starting letter for a name or story.
Is Y a vowel here?
No. Vowels are A, E, I, O, and U. Y counts as a consonant. To include Y with the vowels, choose A to Z and leave out the other consonants.
How do I leave out hard letters?
Type them in Leave out, like Q X Z. Spaces and commas are fine. The panel shows the letters still in play.
Can I show lowercase letters?
Yes. Turn on Lowercase, which helps with early reading.
What are the keyboard shortcuts?
Enter or Space picks. F turns full screen on and off.
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