Hangman

Hangman is the classic word-guessing game. A word is hidden behind blank spaces, and you guess one letter at a time. A correct letter appears in every place it occurs; each wrong letter adds a part to the drawing. You can make six mistakes. The words come from categories such as animals, food and nature, and the game shows the category as a clue. Play Hangman free online in your browser — no download or sign-up needed.

Category · Guesses left 6

Type letters on your keyboard or tap the keys. Enter starts a new word after a game.

Game Information

Category
Word Games
Players
Single player
Difficulty
Six mistakes per word
Game type
Word, Classic, Guessing
Works on
Desktop and mobile browsers
Controls
  • Keyboard: type letters
  • Mouse or touch: on-screen keyboard
  • Enter: new word after a game
Features
  • Word categories as clues
  • Hint that reveals a letter (it costs a mistake)
  • Statistics for wins, losses and streak

How to Play Hangman

Objective

Find the whole word before the drawing is complete.

Starting a game

The category and the empty word are shown. Guess a letter.

Rules

  • If the letter is in the word, it is revealed everywhere.
  • If not, one part of the drawing appears. Six wrong letters end the game.
  • The hint button reveals a letter, but it counts as a wrong guess, so it is never free.
  • Words use English spelling.

Controls

  • Keyboard: type letters
  • Mouse or touch: on-screen keyboard
  • Enter: new word after a game

Winning and losing

You win by revealing all letters. Six mistakes lose, and the word is shown.

Tips and Strategies

  • Start with common letters such as E, A, R, S, T.
  • Think about the category.
  • Look at the length of the word and typical patterns.
  • Vowels first, then consonants.
  • Use a hint only when you are close to the end.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many mistakes are allowed?

Six.

Do hints cost anything?

Yes, a hint counts as one mistake.

Are the words always English?

Yes.

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