Yes — no signup, no downloads, no installs. Pick a theme and play.

How many wrong guesses do you get in Hangman?

Six — one for each part of the figure (head, body, two arms, two legs). The sixth wrong guess completes the figure and ends the round.

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Hangman

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Guess the hidden word one letter at a time. Six wrong guesses and it's over.

How to play Hangman online

Hangman is the classic word-guessing game: a hidden word shown as blanks, and you guess one letter at a time to reveal it. Every wrong guess draws another part of the figure — solve the word before the drawing is finished to win. This free browser version has eight themed packs, three difficulty levels, hints, and saved streaks. No downloads, no signup.

Hangman rules

Guess letters. Tap the on-screen keyboard (or use your physical keyboard) to guess a letter.
Right letter. Every spot that letter appears in the word is revealed at once.
Wrong letter. One part of the figure is drawn. You get six wrong guesses — head, body, two arms, two legs.
Win or lose. Reveal the whole word to win and extend your streak; fill in the figure and the word is shown so you learn it.

Hangman strategy and tips: how to win

Start with vowels. A, E, I, O and U appear in almost every word — they map the skeleton fast.
Then common consonants. R, S, T, L, N and D show up constantly; spend your safe guesses there next.
Use the theme. The category is shown as a clue — let it narrow down likely words.
Save risky letters. Hold off on Q, Z, X and J until the pattern points to them.
Read the gaps. Common endings like -ING, -ED, and double letters reveal a lot once a few letters are in.

Hangman word lists by theme

Each round pulls from a themed pack, shown above the word as your clue:

Animals — elephant, giraffe, dolphin, penguin, octopus, kangaroo, flamingo, hedgehog.
Food & Drink — avocado, pancake, broccoli, cinnamon, pineapple, chocolate, espresso.
Around the World — canada, brazil, egypt, japan, portugal, morocco, iceland, thailand.
Movies & TV, Sports & Games, Science & Nature, Everyday Things, and a Mixed pack round out the set.

Hangman for kids: easy words

Switch to the Easy tier for short, common four-to-six-letter words and a free hint each round — a gentle way for younger players to learn spelling and build confidence. Classic is the traditional game, and Hard serves up long, tricky words with no hint for streak-chasers.

Frequently asked

How do I play Hangman? Guess the hidden word one letter at a time. Correct letters fill the blanks; wrong letters draw the figure. Solve it before the figure is complete.

How many wrong guesses do you get? Six — one for each part of the figure. The sixth wrong guess ends the round.

Is Hangman free? Yes — no signup, no downloads, no installs.

Does my streak save? Yes — your current and best win streaks are stored locally in your browser.