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RULES & PRACTICE

How to Play Word Deduction

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How to play Word Deduction

Choose a round of Word Deduction and settle into its rules. Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts. Look at what changes after your first action. Make your first input carefully and watch the result. Look at what changes after your first action.

Guess a five-letter answer from the included collection. Entries must contain five letters; accepted guesses are not checked against a complete dictionary.

Practice with a purpose

Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Use the example to check your reasoning.

Your objective

Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Start with a deliberate move.

Follow these playing steps

  1. Enter five letters.
  2. Green marks the correct position; gold marks an available copy elsewhere.
  3. Grey means no matching unused copy.
  4. Use the feedback to solve.

Input guidance

Type a guess and press Check guess or Enter. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Look at the feedback after the action.

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. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Look for the relevant detail.

Pay attention to this rule

Repeated letters do not imply unlimited copies in the answer. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Take enough time to read a new position. If a game has a timer, learn its controls first rather than searching for them during the round.

A few questions answered

While reading the Guide, what is the goal of Word Deduction?

The key detail is this: Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts.

As a new player, how do I control Word Deduction?

Keep this in mind: Type a guess and press Check guess or Enter.

What example helps explain Word Deduction?

Here is the relevant explanation: An answer containing one E can award only one positive E mark in a guess containing two.

Before I begin, what should I watch out for in Word Deduction?

Repeated letters do not imply unlimited copies in the answer.

What format does Word Deduction offer?

Here is the relevant explanation: 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?

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.

While reading the Guide, where should I start with Word Deduction?

For clarity: Enter five letters.

For a quick reminder, 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 learning, 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.

When I return, 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.

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