NYT Dictionary

HANGMAN

/ˈhæŋˌmæn/
NounHANG-manhang-man · 2 syllablesGrade 3

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2021, 2023, 2025

Meaning

An executioner responsible for hanging criminals.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

Inherited from Middle English hangman, hongman, hangeman, equivalent to hang + -man.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

strangler

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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