Missing Letter Generator
Create fill-in-the-blank spelling worksheets from any word list.
Open ToolHangman Word Generator
Get a fresh, family-friendly hangman word by category, difficulty and length — perfect for the classroom or a car ride.
Options
Your word
How to use
- Choose a category, length and difficulty.
- Press New word. The word starts hidden as blanks.
- Read it privately with Reveal word, then play hangman on paper or a board.
Use cases
- Whole-class hangman on the projector without prepping a word list.
- Vocabulary review themed to a subject.
- A quick, screen-friendly game for road trips and rainy days.
Features
- Category, length and difficulty filters.
- Blanks-first display with a reveal toggle so the word stays secret.
- Optional category hint and instant re-rolls.
Data & method notes
Words are chosen uniformly at random from the matching category list. Difficulty is inferred from word length and how common the word is. Data details are on the sources page.
Frequently asked questions
How do I use this in a classroom?
Pick a category and difficulty, generate a word, and keep it hidden on the shared screen with “Hide word”. Read it privately, draw the blanks on the board, and play as usual.
Are the words appropriate for children?
Yes. Every word comes from curated, family-friendly lists with offensive and unsafe words removed. See the sources page.
Can I control word length?
Yes — choose short, medium or long, or leave it on “any”. You can also filter by difficulty.
Does it play hangman for me?
Not yet. This tool supplies good words to play with; an interactive game is planned for a later update.