Hangman Solver

Solve any hangman puzzle instantly! Enter your pattern, excluded letters, and get AI-powered suggestions for the best next guess.

Use underscores (_) for unknown letters, spaces for multiple words
Letters you've guessed that aren't in the word

Complete Hangman Solver Guide

Quick Start - Single Word Solver

  1. Enter your pattern: Use underscores (_) for unknown letters
    • Example: H_NG__N (HANGMAN)
    • Example: __PP_E (APPLE)
  2. Add excluded letters: Letters you've guessed that aren't in the word
    • Example: If you guessed B, C, D, F and they're wrong, enter: BCDF
  3. Get AI suggestions: Our solver tells you the statistically best letter to guess next

Advanced Features

Multiple Word / Phrase Solver

Solving hangman phrases? Just include spaces between words!

  • Movie titles: THE _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (THE GREAT GATSBY)
  • Famous quotes: TO BE OR _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (TO BE OR NOT TO BE)
  • Common phrases: _ _ _ _ _ OF _ _ _ _ (PIECE OF CAKE)

AI-Powered Letter Suggestions

Our hangman AI solver analyzes letter frequency in matching words to suggest your next guess:

  • High frequency (60%+): Excellent guess - likely in the word
  • Medium frequency (30-60%): Good strategic guess
  • Low frequency (<30%): Save for later guesses

Popular Hangman Patterns

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Best Words for Hangman

Whether you're creating a hangman game or want to stump your friends, these word categories will help you choose the perfect challenge level.

Easy Hangman Words (Common Vowels)

  • ABOUT - Common 5-letter word
  • HOUSE - Everyday object
  • WATER - Essential element
  • PEOPLE - Common 6-letter word
  • ANIMAL - General category

Hard Hangman Words (Uncommon Letters)

  • JAZZ - Double Z challenge
  • FUZZY - Double Z with Y
  • RHYTHM - No traditional vowels!
  • OXYGEN - Tricky letter combination
  • AWKWARD - Difficult pattern

Tricky Hangman Words (Deceptive Patterns)

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Hangman Strategy Guide

Letter Frequency Strategy

The most effective hangman strategy is based on letter frequency in English. Our solver uses AI to analyze thousands of possible words and suggest the statistically best letter.

  • Start with vowels: A, E, I, O, U appear in almost every word
  • Common consonants: R, S, T, L, N are the most frequent
  • Save rare letters: Q, X, Z, J for last unless you see patterns
  • Look for patterns: -ING, -TION, -NESS are common endings

Advanced Techniques

Master players use these advanced strategies:

  1. Word length analysis: Different lengths have different common letters
  2. Position matters: S often starts or ends words, Q needs U
  3. Category clues: If given a category, adjust your strategy
  4. Phrase patterns: Common words like THE, AND, OF in phrases

Solving Phrases & Multiple Words

Our Hangman Solver excels at solving phrases and multiple-word puzzles. Here's how to use it effectively:

Common Phrase Patterns

Movie Titles

  • THE ____ ____ - Many titles start with "THE"
  • ____ OF ___ - Common pattern
  • ____ AND ___ - Paired concepts

Famous Quotes

  • TO __ OR ___ TO __ - Shakespeare
  • I ____ _ _____ - MLK Jr.
  • ____ __ ____ - Three-word phrases

Educational Hangman

Hangman isn't just a game - it's a powerful educational tool! Teachers and students use our solver for:

Vocabulary Building

  • Learn new words by difficulty level
  • Practice spelling challenging words
  • Expand vocabulary in foreign languages
  • Master subject-specific terminology

Math & Science Terms

  • Mathematical equations and terms
  • Scientific vocabulary
  • Chemical elements and compounds
  • Programming keywords

Where to Play Hangman Online

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Popular Hangman Patterns


Try solving these common hangman patterns! Click to see all matching words

Hangman Quick Tips

  • Most common letter: E (12.7%)
  • Best first guesses: E, A, R, I, O, T, N, S
  • Hardest words: No vowels or uncommon letters
  • Watch for: Double letters (LL, SS, EE)
  • Q rule: Almost always followed by U

Word Combiner

Hang + Man = Hangman
Word + Puzzle = Wordpuzzle
Letter + Game = Lettergame

Create Puzzle Names

Brain + Teaser = Brainteaser
Mind + Bender = Mindbender
Word + Master = Wordmaster

Create your own with our Word Combiner