Letter Gap

About Letter Gap

Letter Gap is a free online word game that tests how quickly you can spot a missing letter. Each round shows you a word with one letter blanked out, along with a short clue that tells you what the word means. Below the word are four letter tiles, and only one of them fills the gap correctly. Pick the right one and you score points and move straight to the next word. You have sixty seconds to complete as many words as you can.

The clue is what makes Letter Gap fair as well as fun. Without it, some gaps could have more than one answer, but because you know the word you are looking for, there is always exactly one right letter. The word list mixes animals, food, nature, everyday objects and more, so you never know what is coming next. It is a quick game for adults who enjoy wordplay and a handy spelling practice tool for children who are building their vocabulary.

How to Play Letter Gap

• Press “Start game” to begin the 60-second timer.
• Read the clue above the word to work out what the word is.
• Tap the letter tile that fills the dashed gap.
• Each correct answer earns 10 points, plus extra points for a streak of right answers.
• When the timer runs out, your final score appears and your best score is saved.

Tips for Scoring More Points

Read the clue first, not the letters. Once you know the word, the missing letter usually jumps out at you right away, while staring at the letter tiles tends to slow you down. Try saying the word quietly in your head as you look at the gap, since hearing the sound often makes the right letter obvious.

Streaks matter more than raw speed. Every correct answer in a row adds two bonus points, up to a maximum of ten extra points per word. A wrong answer resets your streak to zero, so it is often worth spending an extra second to be sure rather than guessing fast. Watch out for double letters in words like balloon or butter, because the missing letter might be one half of a pair.

Game Features

• Nearly fifty different words, each with its own helpful clue.
• A fast 60-second round that is easy to replay.
• Streak bonuses that reward accurate answers.
• Shows the correct word whenever you get one wrong, so you learn as you play.
• Large letter buttons that work well on phones and tablets.

Why Play Letter Gap Online

Letter Gap is a light and friendly way to keep your spelling sharp. Since each round lasts exactly one minute, it is easy to slip in a game between other tasks, and the instant feedback makes it useful for kids practising at home or in the classroom. Everything runs in the browser, so you can play on almost any device without downloading an app or creating an account.

FAQ

Is Letter Gap good for kids?

Yes. The words are common and the clues are simple, which makes it a good spelling and vocabulary game for children, while the timer and streak bonuses keep it challenging for older players.

Do the words repeat?

Words are shuffled at the start, and the full list is used before any word comes back, so you will rarely see the same word twice in one round.

More Word Games to Try

For more fun with letters, try Word Scramble to unscramble jumbled words or Hangman for a classic guessing game. Explore everything in the Word category on PlayHop Games.