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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

hangmen

/hæŋmɛn/ noun · British & US
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What does hangmen mean?

noun

A diagram or drawing used to illustrate the solution to a puzzle, typically a word or phrase, by showing the possible paths to the solution, with incorrect paths eliminated as the solution is revealed.

Example

"The hangman on the blackboard was a clever way to show the class how to solve the anagram."

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