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Rules, controls and help for Word Deduction
Word Deduction gives you a focused activity to play in your browser. Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. 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.
Take a closer look while playing
Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board. Keep the objective visible.
What the game asks you to do
Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Keep the controls in easy reach.
Step by step
- 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. Use one clear input at a time.
Learn from a sample situation
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. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Look for the relevant detail.
A mistake to avoid
Repeated letters do not imply unlimited copies in the answer. Check the rule before repeating the action. Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal.
Read these answers for extra help
What is the goal of Word Deduction?
The key detail is this: Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts.
While learning, how do I control Word Deduction?
The key detail is this: Type a guess and press Check guess or Enter.
Before I begin, what example helps explain Word Deduction?
An answer containing one E can award only one positive E mark in a guess containing two.
What should I watch out for in Word Deduction?
For clarity: Repeated letters do not imply unlimited copies in the answer.
While learning, what format does Word Deduction offer?
Guess a five-letter answer from the included collection. Entries must contain five letters; accepted guesses are not checked against a complete dictionary.
For this browser game, which play mode does Word Deduction use?
Keep this in mind: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
Where should I start with Word Deduction?
For clarity: Enter five letters.
For this browser game, 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.
On this playing page, 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.
As a new player, how do I report an issue with Word Deduction?
The key detail is this: 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.
