About Hangman
Hangman is the classic word-guessing duel: reveal the hidden word one letter at a time before six wrong guesses complete the gallows. Our word list leans on games, adventure and science vocabulary.
How to Play Hangman
- 1Guess letters with the on-screen keyboard or your physical keyboard.
- 2Correct letters fill every matching blank; wrong letters draw the figure.
- 3Solve the word before six misses to win and advance your streak.
Tips & Strategy
- ◆Open with E, A, R, O, T — the most frequent letters in English.
- ◆After a few hits, guess whole patterns: -ING, -ER and TH- endings crack many words.
- ◆Short words are traps — three-letter words have the least letter overlap with common guesses.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many wrong guesses am I allowed?
Six — head, body, two arms and two legs. The seventh mistake ends the round and reveals the word.
Do letters repeat in words?
Yes, and one guess reveals every occurrence at once, which is why vowels are such efficient openers.
What does the score track?
Words solved in a row — the streak resets when a word beats you.