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An introduction to playing Word Deduction
Bring your attention to one round of Word Deduction. Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts. Use the example below to understand a decision. Make your first input carefully and watch the result. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
Guess a five-letter answer from the included collection. Entries must contain five letters; accepted guesses are not checked against a complete dictionary.
Bring this focus to a round
Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention. Notice the feedback after each input.
Your objective
Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Review the board or playing area as it changes.
The steps to play
- Enter five letters.
- Green marks the correct position; gold marks an available copy elsewhere.
- Grey means no matching unused copy.
- Use the feedback to solve.
Getting comfortable with the controls
Type a guess and press Check guess or Enter. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Avoid pressing the same control repeatedly while a move is being processed.
Try this example
With APPLE as the answer and ALLEE as the guess, the first A and final E are in the right places. The extra L and E are not both counted as present. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Keep the game’s format in mind.
Keep this in mind
Repeated letters do not imply unlimited copies in the answer. Compare the situation with the worked example. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.
Read these answers for extra help
For my first round, what is the goal of Word Deduction?
Keep this in mind: Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts.
Before I begin, how do I control Word Deduction?
Type a guess and press Check guess or Enter.
While learning, what example helps explain Word Deduction?
Keep this in mind: With APPLE as the answer and ALLEE as the guess, the first A and final E are in the right places. The extra L and E are not both counted as present.
On this playing page, what should I watch out for in Word Deduction?
The key detail is this: Repeated letters do not imply unlimited copies in the answer.
Before I begin, what format does Word Deduction offer?
For clarity: Guess a five-letter answer from the included collection. Entries must contain five letters; accepted guesses are not checked against a complete dictionary.
Before I begin, which play mode does Word Deduction use?
The key detail is this: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
When I return, where should I start with Word Deduction?
Keep this in mind: Enter five letters.
Do I need an account or a payment for Word Deduction?
Keep this in mind: No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.
For a quick reminder, how can I find Word Deduction again?
For clarity: Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.
How do I report an issue with Word Deduction?
Use the contact form and include the game name, browser, device and the actions that led to the issue. Do not send passwords or payment details.