Hangman — Guess the English Word
Guess the hidden word letter by letter, with its meaning as a clue · 75 levels · Free
75 levels · your stars are saved as you play
Choose a difficulty and level
Complete levels in order to unlock the next
Level Complete!
Great work — you cleared all the words in this level.
How to play Hangman
The classic word game, made for learners. A row of blanks shows how many letters the hidden word has, and the word’s meaning is given as a clue. Guess one letter at a time; you can make six wrong guesses before the word is revealed.
- Choose a difficulty and level. Each level has 8 words.
- Read the clue and count the blanks.
- Click letters on the on-screen keyboard. Right letters appear in the word; each wrong letter adds a part to the drawing.
- Complete the word before your sixth wrong guess to score 20 points. After six wrong guesses the word is shown and the next one starts.
What you practise
- Spelling words letter by letter
- Common letter patterns and where vowels go
- Linking words to their meanings
- Choosing which letters to try first
Levels, stars and saving your progress
Hangman has 75 levels: 24 at Basic, 31 at Intermediate and 20 at Advanced, with 8 words in each. Levels unlock in order: pass one to open the next.
You pass a level by guessing at least half the words: 60% earns two stars and 90% three. Each word you guess scores 20 points.
Your stars and unlocked levels are saved in this browser as you play. Sign in or create a free account to save them to your account as well, so you can carry on from another device. Every level you finish also appears on your dashboard, with a report of every answer.
Frequently asked questions
How many wrong guesses do I get?
Six for each word. Every wrong letter adds a part to the drawing; after the sixth, the word and its meaning are shown and the game moves on to the next word.
Where do the words come from?
They are common, useful English words for learners, grouped into Basic, Intermediate and Advanced.
Is Hangman free?
Yes. All 75 levels are free, and you don’t need an account to play.
Is my progress saved?
Yes. Your stars and unlocked levels are saved in this browser as you play. Sign in with a free account and they are saved to your account too, so you can carry on from another device.