About Hangman

Hangman is the classic word-guessing game. A hidden word is shown as a row of blanks, and you guess one letter at a time. Correct letters are revealed in their positions; every wrong guess costs you, and a handful of mistakes ends the round — so each letter is a small gamble worth thinking about.

How to play

• Pick a letter you think appears in the hidden word.
• Correct guesses fill in the blanks; wrong guesses use up a life.
• Reveal the whole word before your guesses run out to win.

Winning strategy

• Start with common vowels and consonants: E, A, R, I, O, T, N and S appear most often in English.
• Use the word length as a clue — short words behave very differently from long ones.
• Once you have a few letters, think about likely words and test letters that confirm them.
• Save risky guesses until you have enough of the word to make an educated choice.

Why play?

Hangman is a quick, enjoyable way to stretch your vocabulary and spelling, and it works brilliantly as a two-minute brain break.

Frequently asked questions

How many wrong guesses are allowed?

A limited number — use them wisely, as running out ends the round.

Which letter should I guess first?

Common letters such as E, A and R are strong opening guesses.

Is it free?

Yes, free to play with no sign-up.

Can I play on mobile?

Yes, on any modern browser.