Hangman
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Read the Pattern
Start with common vowels and consonants, then use the revealed positions to narrow the word. Repeated letters appear everywhere they belong after one correct guess.
Use the Clue Before a Risky Guess
The clue can point you toward the word without filling any letters. A wrong whole-word guess costs a life, so wait until the pattern supports one answer.
Choose Your Pace
Play today's shared word, revisit a dated puzzle in the archive, or switch to Practice to choose a word length, category, and difficulty.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you play the online Hangman game?
Pick a word length and start guessing letters. Correct guess? Every instance of that letter lights up. Wrong guess? You lose a life - you've got six - and the hangman drawing grows a little more. Reveal the whole word before you're out of lives.
Is this Hangman game free and unlimited?
It is. Rounds are unlimited, it's free, and it runs in the browser - no download, no daily limit, no account.
Can I get hints if I am stuck on a word?
If you're stuck, ask for a dictionary clue. You can also gamble on a whole-word guess - just know a wrong one costs you a life.
Can I choose different word lengths?
Yes - 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8 letters, whatever suits you. Progress is saved per length, so you can hop between them mid-game and pick up where you left off.
Can I play Hangman with a friend?
Sure. Finish a round, hit Challenge a Friend, and share the link - anyone who opens it gets the same hidden word. Whoever solves it with the most lives left wins bragging rights.