I always had a killer word for hangman when it was a 5 letter word. It was xylem, and I don't ever recall anyone ever getting it. I can see why xylem would fool people. I used to play it on the Franklin dictionary. I loved playing against people and sometimes, when I was really board, against the computer. I was above good but not excellent, if that makes any kine of sense. must remember, the next time I play Hangman or the other game the name of which I can't remember, to say we can't use scientific or foreign words (smile). Why don't you stun them with your knowledge, Cindy. You know, do a bit of research? wicked grin, they'll never know what hit them unless they're all scientists, in which case, well... You could outlaw them. Gisela