Hangman Solver
Enter your known letters and wrong guesses to find the best letter to guess next. Our solver analyzes all possible words to maximize your chances of winning.
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Best Letters to Guess
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Possible Words
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Hangman Strategy Guide
Every word needs vowels. Start with E, A, I, O to quickly reveal the word structure. E alone appears in 37% of English words.
After vowels, try R, S, T, L, N. These consonants are extremely common and will help narrow down possibilities quickly.
Look for common patterns like -TION, -ING, -ED, TH-, SH-. Recognizing these can help you guess multiple letters at once.
Best Starting Letters by Word Length
Letter frequency varies by word length. Here are the optimal first guesses:
3-Letter
A, E, O
CAT, BED, DOG
4-Letter
E, A, S
MAKE, FAST, HELP
5-Letter
S, E, A
STARE, CRANE
6+ Letter
E, I, A
GARDEN, SIMPLE
Hardest Hangman Words
Want to stump your friends? These words are notoriously difficult to guess:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best first letter to guess in Hangman?
Statistically, E is the most common letter in English words, appearing in about 11% of all words. After E, the best letters to guess are A, R, I, O, T, N, and S. Our solver calculates the best letter based on the specific word length and known letters in your game.
How does the Hangman solver work?
Our Hangman solver analyzes all possible words that match your current game state - the word length, any revealed letters, and letters you know are NOT in the word. It then calculates which unguessed letter appears in the most remaining possibilities, giving you the statistically best guess.
What are the most common letters in English?
The most common letters in English are E, T, A, O, I, N, S, H, R in that order. However, letter frequency varies by word length. For 5-letter words, S, E, A, R, O are most common. Our solver accounts for these patterns.
Is using a Hangman solver cheating?
It depends on the context! For casual games, our solver is a great learning tool to understand letter frequency and word patterns. For competitive play, check the rules. Many people use it to improve their vocabulary and strategy.
What are good Hangman words to stump others?
Words with uncommon letters like J, X, Q, Z are harder to guess. Words like JAZZ, JINX, FIZZ, QUIZ, LYMPH, GLYPH, PYGMY, and CRYPT are notoriously difficult. Also, short words can be tricky because there are fewer letters to guess.
How many wrong guesses do you get in Hangman?
Traditional Hangman allows 6 wrong guesses (head, body, 2 arms, 2 legs). Some versions allow more or fewer. Our solver helps you minimize wrong guesses by suggesting the most likely letters first.
Our Hangman solver uses a dictionary of over 170,000 English words to find all possible matches and calculate the statistically best letter to guess. Whether you are playing Hangman online, on paper, or in a classroom, this tool helps you understand letter frequency and improve your word game skills. Perfect for word game enthusiasts, students learning vocabulary, and anyone who wants to become a Hangman champion.