Random Letter Generator – Spin the Letter Wheel
Get a random letter from A to Z in one spin, or generate several letters at once. Perfect for Scattergories, Stop/Basta, phonics and word puzzles.
- ✔ A–Z letter wheel
- ✔ Generate up to 26 letters
- ✔ Vowels & consonants
- ✔ No Q, X, Z mode
One entry per line. Add | 3 after a name to give it 3× the chance (e.g. Ali | 3).
🖼 Add photos to your entries
Photos appear on the wheel and in the winner pop-up. They stay on your device and are never uploaded.
- No spins yet – press Spin.
Every entry’s exact chance of winning the next spin. Bigger weight = bigger slice = higher chance.
Shortcuts: Ctrl + Enter spin · F full screen · Esc close winner
Generate Random Letters
Quick Letter Wheels
What Is a Random Letter Generator?
A random letter generator picks letters from the alphabet completely at random. Use the generator above to get several letters at once, or spin the letter wheel for one letter with a bit of suspense – each slice is a letter and the wheel lands on one at random.
Teachers use alphabet wheels for phonics and spelling games, families use them for road-trip word games, and party hosts use them for category games where everyone races to write words that start with the chosen letter.
Games to Play With a Random Letter
📝 Scattergories-style
Spin a letter, then name an animal, a city, a food and a film starting with it.
✋ Stop / Basta / Name-Place-Animal-Thing
The classic school game – first to fill every column shouts “Stop!”.
🔤 Phonics practice
Spin a letter and say its sound, or name three words that begin with it.
🚗 Road-trip game
Spot something outside that starts with the letter.
🎨 Alphabet art
Draw an object or animal for the letter you spin.
📚 Vocabulary warm-ups
Students write as many words as they can in 60 seconds.
Why Remove Hard Letters?
Few English words start with Q, X, Y or Z, so they can stall a word game. The “Game letters” wheel removes Q, U, V, X, Y and Z, leaving 20 letters that work well for category games. Turn on elimination mode to play a full round without repeating a letter.
| Wheel | Letters | Chance per letter |
|---|---|---|
| A–Z | 26 | 3.8% |
| Game letters | 20 | 5% |
| Consonants | 21 | 4.8% |
| Vowels | 5 | 20% |
Random Letter Generator FAQ
How does the random letter generator work?
Choose how many letters you want, the letter set and the case, then press Generate. Each letter is picked with cryptographic randomness, with or without repeats.
How do I get a random letter?
Press Spin and the wheel lands on one letter from A to Z at random.
Can I remove difficult letters?
Yes. Click Game letters to load a wheel without Q, U, V, X, Y and Z.
Can I spin only vowels or consonants?
Yes. Use the Vowels or Consonants buttons.
How do I avoid repeating letters?
Turn on elimination mode in Settings so each letter is removed once picked.
Can I use lowercase letters?
Yes. Click Lowercase a to z for a lowercase alphabet wheel.
More Free Wheels
Need a general picker for any list? Use the main wheel of names spinner, or read our guides on the blog.
Spin a Letter
The alphabet is on the wheel. Spin and start your word game.
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