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Learn your way around Word Deduction
Word Deduction gives you a focused activity to play in your browser. 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.
A focus for your next round
Keep the stated aim separate from side details such as animation or appearance. Progress is measured by the game’s own completion or scoring rules. Use the example to check your reasoning.
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.
Making your moves
- 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.
Choosing and moving on screen
Type a guess and press Check guess or Enter. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Read the example below alongside these instructions.
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. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Verify the rule before continuing.
Keep this in mind
Repeated letters do not imply unlimited copies in the answer. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.
Answers about the rules and controls
Before I begin, what is the goal of Word Deduction?
Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts.
Before I begin, how do I control Word Deduction?
Here is the relevant explanation: Type a guess and press Check guess or Enter.
Before I begin, what example helps explain Word Deduction?
The key detail is this: An answer containing one E can award only one positive E mark in a guess containing two.
On this playing page, what should I watch out for in Word Deduction?
Here is the relevant explanation: Repeated letters do not imply unlimited copies in the answer.
For a quick reminder, what format does Word Deduction offer?
The key detail is this: Guess a five-letter answer from the included collection. Entries must contain five letters; accepted guesses are not checked against a complete dictionary.
While reading the Guide, which play mode does Word Deduction use?
Here is the relevant explanation: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
For my first round, where should I start with Word Deduction?
Keep this in mind: Enter five letters.
For my first round, do I need an account or a payment for Word Deduction?
Here is the relevant explanation: No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.
While reading the Guide, how can I find Word Deduction again?
The key detail is this: Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.
On this 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.