Missing Letters
Fill the gaps to complete the word.
How to play Missing Letters
Goal: Complete as many words in a row as you can.
- 1A word appears with one, two or three letters missing.
- 2Fill each blank with a letter. The highlighted box is next.
- 3Any real word that fits the pattern counts.
- 4You get three tries per word. A first-try answer scores double.
On a computer
Type letters, Backspace to delete, Enter for the next word
On a phone
Tap the on-screen letters, tap a blank to choose it
Play Missing Letters free online. Fill in the blanks to complete hidden words, with easy, medium and hard levels for all ages.
About Missing Letters
Missing Letters shows a common word with one, two or three letters blanked out. Fill in the gaps to complete a real word. If more than one word fits, any real word counts.
Fill in the blank word puzzles are a common spelling exercise in schools and puzzle books. Our free version has Easy, Medium and Hard levels with one, two or three blanks, three tries per word and a best streak saved for each level.
It is a gentle way to practice spelling and pattern spotting, and each word takes only seconds, so it fits any short break on phone or desktop.
The game is especially useful for tricky spelling patterns, like words with silent letters or double letters, because you have to picture the whole word to fill the gap. Teachers and parents can use it as a quick spelling warm up, and adults can use it to keep everyday spelling sharp. Arcade Pantry is free to play with no sign up and no download. Your best results are saved only in your own browser.
Missing Letters tips and strategy
- Say the word out loud with a hum in the gap. Your ear often fills in the missing sound.
- Think about common spelling patterns like double letters, silent E and endings such as TION.
- Consider vowels first when a gap sits between two consonants.
- Any real word that fits is accepted, so the first valid word you see is fine.
- Answering on the first try scores double, so take a moment before typing.
- Start on Easy to warm up, then move to Hard when you are on a streak.
Missing Letters FAQ
What happens if two words fit?
Any real dictionary word that fits the pattern counts as correct.
How many tries do I get?
Three tries per word. You can also give up to see the answer.
What is the difference between the levels?
Easy hides one letter, Medium hides two and Hard hides three.
Is this good for spelling practice?
Yes. It focuses on letter patterns in everyday words, which is useful for kids and adults.
Does Missing Letters save my progress?
Your best streak for each level is saved in your browser on that device.
Can I play on a phone?
Yes. Use the on-screen keyboard to fill in the blanks, or type on a computer keyboard.