🔤 Letter Picker

Random Letter Wheel
Alphabet Spinner

Spin the alphabet wheel to choose a random letter from A to Z. Perfect for word games, classroom phonics activities, creative writing prompts, and any time you need a random letter. All 26 letters pre-loaded and ready to spin.

Game Ideas
✓ All 26 letters • ✓ Customize the list • ✓ 100% free
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Ways to Use the Letter Wheel

From party games to classroom activities—let the alphabet wheel pick your letter.

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Scattergories-Style Games

Spin for a starting letter, then race to name items in specific categories that begin with that letter. The random element keeps every round fresh and challenging for players of all ages.

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Phonics Practice for Kids

Teachers and parents can use the letter wheel to make phonics practice playful. Spin a letter, then have students find objects in the classroom, make the letter sound, or practice writing it.

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Creative Writing Prompts

Stuck for story ideas? Spin a letter and write a short story where every sentence starts with that letter, or create a character whose name begins with it. Constraints spark creativity.

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Name-Place-Animal-Thing Game

The classic paper game gets easier with the alphabet wheel. Spin to pick the starting letter, then fill in categories like Name, Place, Animal, Thing, Food, and Color. No more arguments about which letter to use.

Fun Letter Games to Try

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Alphabet Storytelling

Sit in a circle and spin the wheel. Each player must say one sentence that starts with the letter that lands, continuing a collaborative story. It's hilarious, unpredictable, and great for road trips or family game night.

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Category Challenge

Spin a letter, choose a category (foods, animals, countries, movies), and set a timer. Players must name as many items in that category starting with the letter as they can in 60 seconds. Competitive and educational.

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Speed Writing

Spin the wheel and write a paragraph starting with that letter in exactly two minutes. Challenge yourself to make it coherent, funny, or poetic. A fantastic warm-up exercise for writers and students alike.

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Classroom Spelling Practice

Teachers can spin for a letter, then have students write down five words starting with it, practice spelling them aloud, or use them in sentences. It makes vocabulary drills feel less like drills and more like games.

Frequently Asked Questions

Absolutely! You can click the input panel to view all 26 letters, then remove any you don't want. Want to exclude vowels for a harder Scattergories round? Just delete A, E, I, O, U from the list. Want only consonants? Remove the vowels. Your custom list is saved automatically.
Yes—just add the same letter multiple times to your list. For example, add "E" three times and "Q" once, and E will be three times more likely to land. This is useful for simulating letter frequency in Scrabble-style games or for practicing common letters more often in educational settings.
Teachers use the alphabet wheel for phonics drills, spelling practice, vocabulary building, and brain breaks. Spin a letter and have students brainstorm words, find classroom objects, or create silly sentences. The random element keeps kids engaged and turns routine literacy exercises into interactive games.

Ready to Spin the Alphabet?

Pick a random letter for games, education, or creative inspiration. It's fast, fair, and free.

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