Hangman - Commonly-Used Words

Words selected for students studying English as a second language.


6 wrong guesses and you will be hanged.
A Java-enabled browser is required for this game.

How to Play

  1. Click the letters that you think are in the "mystery word."
  2. Each time you make a wrong guess a part of the skeleton is added
  3. If you make 6 wrong guesses, you are hanged and lose the game.
  4. After you finish, you can "click to play again" and get a new word.


Go to Java Hangman Games or Interesting Things for ESL Students.
Copyright © 2000 by Charles Kelly
Java Applet by Matthew Stowe
The words are limited to those appearing on the Junior High School Word List from the Ministry of Education in Japan.