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Random Letter Generator

The Random Letter Generator picks a letter from A to Z at random. Tap Generate and a letter appears, each with an equal chance. Use it for word games, phonics practice, writing prompts and naming ideas. It works on any device, is completely free and needs no signup.

Draw a random letter A–Z. Scrabble-style tile reveal.

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Ways to use a random letter

  • Word games: pick a letter for Scattergories-style rounds, where everyone names an animal, city and food that start with it.
  • Phonics practice: show a letter and ask early readers for its sound, a word that starts with it, or its upper and lower case forms.
  • Writing prompts: start every sentence of a short story with the letter that comes up, or pick a character name that begins with it.
  • Baby and pet names: spin a starting letter when the shortlist feels stuck.
  • Fair turn order: whoever's first name is closest to the letter goes first.

Each letter is drawn with your browser's cryptographic random number generator, so A to Z all have the same chance on every pick.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I generate a random letter?

Tap the button and one letter from A to Z is picked at random, each with the same chance. Generate as many as you like — there is no signup or limit.

What is a random letter generator used for?

Word games like Scattergories and Categories, classroom spelling and phonics activities, naming exercises, and picking a starting letter for writing prompts.

Can I exclude difficult letters?

Many word games drop Q, X and Z because so few words start with them. Re-roll whenever an awkward letter comes up, or agree a house rule before you start.

Is every letter equally likely?

Yes. Unlike English text, where E and T dominate, this picker gives all 26 letters an identical chance using your browser's random generator.

Need numbers or names instead? Try the random number generator, random name picker or custom wheel builder.

How to use the Random Letter Generator

  1. Tap Generate.
  2. Read the letter shown.
  3. Generate again for the next round.

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