How To Use
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Choose your difficulty and mode (Timed or Relaxed)
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Look at the letter tiles — tap them or type to build a word
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Press Submit or Enter to check your word
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Words must be at least 3 letters and use only the available letters
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Find as many words as you can — longer words score more!
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When time runs out (or you end the game), review every word you found and missed
Key Features
Three difficulty levels: Easy (7 letters, 3 min), Medium (8 letters, 2 min), Hard (9 letters, 90 sec)
Two game modes: Timed (race the clock) or Relaxed (no time limit)
Progressive scoring: 3 letters = 1 pt, 4 = 2 pts, 5 = 4 pts, 6+ = 8 pts
Clickable letter tiles: tap letters to build words, or type directly
Shuffle button: rearrange letters for a fresh perspective
Hint system: reveals an unfound word to keep you going
End-of-game review: see all found words and every word you missed
What Is Letter Soup?
Letter Soup gives you a set of random letters and challenges you to form as many valid English words as possible using only those letters. Longer words score more points! Play timed or relaxed mode across three difficulty levels.
Why Play Letter Soup?
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Builds Vocabulary Through Active Search
Scanning a set of letters for valid words requires actively retrieving vocabulary from memory — a much more effective learning strategy than passive reading.
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Rewards Word Length — No Filler Words
The progressive scoring system (3 letters = 1 pt, 6+ letters = 8 pts) encourages finding longer, more sophisticated words rather than relying on short common ones.
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Flexible Pace for Any Player
Timed mode builds speed and word-finding fluency under pressure; Relaxed mode lets players take their time and explore all possibilities — both have their place in vocabulary development.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Letter Soup?
Letter Soup is a word game where you're given a set of random letters and must find as many valid English words as possible using only those letters.
How is scoring calculated?
Points increase with word length: 3-letter words earn 1 point, 4-letter words earn 2 points, 5-letter words earn 4 points, and words with 6+ letters earn 8 points.
Can I use a letter more than once?
You can only use each letter as many times as it appears in the set. For example, if there's one 'S', you can only use 'S' once per word.
What's the difference between Timed and Relaxed mode?
In Timed mode, you race against the clock (3 min / 2 min / 90 sec depending on difficulty). In Relaxed mode, there's no time limit — end the game whenever you're ready.