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How to play Word Deduction
Use a short break to learn the rhythm of Word Deduction. Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts. Use the example below to understand a decision. Check the rule that explains your first action. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions.
Guess a five-letter answer from the included collection. Entries must contain five letters; accepted guesses are not checked against a complete dictionary.
Make the controls familiar
Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart. Keep the objective visible.
Your goal
Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Notice how the game responds to your input.
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.
Controls
Type a guess and press Check guess or Enter. Use the control method described here for this activity. A new-round button replaces the current round.
A useful 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. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Choose a deliberate next step.
Watch out for this
Repeated letters do not imply unlimited copies in the answer. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention.
Common questions
When I return, what is the goal of Word Deduction?
For clarity: 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.
For this browser game, what example helps explain Word Deduction?
Here is the relevant explanation: 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.
Before I begin, what should I watch out for in Word Deduction?
The key detail is this: Repeated letters do not imply unlimited copies in the answer.
For a quick reminder, 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.
As a new player, which play mode does Word Deduction use?
The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.