How many wrong guesses do I get?

Six. Each wrong letter adds one part to the drawing.

Where do the words come from?

From a curated list of common English words grouped into categories such as animals, food and countries.

Can I use my keyboard?

Yes, type letters directly or tap the on screen keyboard on a phone.

Does the category give away the word?

No, it narrows the topic but still leaves plenty of words to guess from within that category.

Hangman

Guess the hidden word one letter at a time before the drawing is finished.

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Hangman

Guess the hidden word one letter at a time before the drawing is finished.

Starts in your browser. Instructions are below.

Controls

Keyboard and mouse: Type letters on your keyboard to guess them.
Touch: Tap the on-screen letter buttons.

Scoring and how to win

Each word comes with a category and a hint.
You can make 6 wrong guesses. The 6th wrong letter ends the round.
You win when every letter of the word is revealed. Starting with common letters like E, A and R usually helps.

How to play Hangman

01A hidden word appears as blanks, with its category shown as a hint.
02Pick letters from the on screen keyboard or type them. Correct letters fill in every place they appear.
03Six wrong guesses ends the round. Start a new word any time.

About Hangman

Hangman is a deduction game about letter frequency. In English, E, A, R, I, O, T, N and S cover most words, so starting with common vowels and consonants reveals the word's structure quickly.

Once a few letters are placed, switch from frequency to pattern. Word shape, common endings such as -ING and -TION, and double letters narrow the field faster than guessing another vowel you do not need.

Frequently asked questions

How many wrong guesses do I get?: Six. Each wrong letter adds one part to the drawing.
Where do the words come from?: From a curated list of common English words grouped into categories such as animals, food and countries.
Can I use my keyboard?: Yes, type letters directly or tap the on screen keyboard on a phone.
Does the category give away the word?: No, it narrows the topic but still leaves plenty of words to guess from within that category.