Hangman Helper
Get smart letter suggestions and solve Hangman puzzles with strategic analysis and frequency-based recommendations.
Example: For "HANGMAN" with H, A, N revealed, enter: "ha_g_an"
E, A, I, O, U appear in most English words
T, N, S, R are high-frequency consonants
Q, X, Z should be last resort guesses
Master Hangman with Strategic Letter Selection
Advanced Hangman Strategy
Frequency Analysis
Our algorithm analyzes letter frequency in English to suggest the most statistically likely letters for your word pattern.
Pattern Recognition
Advanced pattern matching identifies common word structures and suggests letters that complete frequent combinations.
Contextual Suggestions
Smart recommendations based on word length, known letters, and position-specific frequency data.
Risk Assessment
Each suggestion includes probability scores to help you make informed decisions about letter choices.
Professional Hangman Techniques
The ETAOIN Strategy
Start with the most common letters in English:
- E: Most frequent letter, appears in 12.7% of all words
- T: Common in endings (-tion, -ment) and beginnings (the, that)
- A: Frequent vowel, essential for most word patterns
- O: Second most common vowel, often in middle positions
- I: High-frequency vowel, common in suffixes (-ing, -tion)
- N: Frequent consonant, especially in endings (-ing, -tion, -ness)
Advanced Pattern Analysis
- Vowel Placement: Identify vowel positions first to establish word structure
- Common Endings: Look for -ING, -TION, -NESS, -MENT patterns
- Double Letters: Consider LL, SS, TT, EE combinations in longer words
- Word Length Clues: Use length to narrow down possible word categories
Strategic Gameplay Tips
Early Game Strategy
- • Start with high-frequency vowels (E, A, I)
- • Follow with common consonants (T, N, S, R)
- • Avoid rare letters (Q, X, Z) until late game
- • Focus on establishing word structure first
End Game Tactics
- • Use pattern recognition for final letters
- • Consider word category and context clues
- • Think about common prefixes and suffixes
- • Make educated guesses based on partial reveals
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best first letter to guess in Hangman?
Statistically, 'E' is the best first guess as it's the most common letter in English, appearing in about 12.7% of all words. If 'E' isn't in the word, try 'A' or 'I' next.
How does word length affect strategy?
Longer words (7+ letters) often contain common suffixes like -ING, -TION, or -NESS. Shorter words (3-4 letters) are more likely to be common words like THE, AND, or WITH. Adjust your strategy accordingly.
Should I guess vowels or consonants first?
Start with vowels (E, A, I, O, U) as they appear in most English words and help establish the word's structure. Once you have 1-2 vowels, switch to high-frequency consonants like T, N, S, and R.
How can I improve my Hangman win rate?
Study common English word patterns, memorize high-frequency letter combinations, and practice recognizing word categories. Our Hangman Helper provides strategic suggestions to improve your success rate.