Reverse Alphabet

Go from Z back to A without losing your place in this reverse-order speed test.

Reverse Alphabet

Reverse Alphabet

Go from Z back to A without losing your place in this reverse-order speed test.

Score: 0Lives: 3Time: 0.00s
A–Z
Press Start when you're ready.

About Reverse Alphabet

Reverse Alphabet takes the sequence everybody knows and turns it around. Instead of moving from A to Z, you must work from Z all the way back to A. It sounds simple until the timer begins.

How to play

Press the current target letter shown in the center of the game. Each correct press moves one step backward through the alphabet. Finish at A to stop the timer and record your result.

Tips for a better score

Think in small chunks such as ZYXWV, UTSRQ and PONML rather than trying to recite all 26 letters in one mental stream. After a few runs, focus on the transitions that usually make you hesitate.

Why play this alphabet game?

Reverse-order play creates a different kind of recall challenge from ordinary alphabet games and rewards concentration.

There is no sign-up requirement and no score is sent to a public leaderboard. You can restart at any time and challenge yourself to improve your previous result. For another style of letter game, browse the complete Alphabet Games collection.