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Word Deduction: instructions and practice
Try Word Deduction at your own pace and keep its objective in view. Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. 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
Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart. Refer to the controls when needed.
What you are aiming for
Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Return to the instructions when a step is unclear.
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.
Input guidance
Type a guess and press Check guess or Enter. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Make sure you are interacting with the game rather than the surrounding page.
See the idea in action
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. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Check the stated objective.
Notice this detail
Repeated letters do not imply unlimited copies in the answer. A different version of the game may use a different rule. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.
Questions that come up during play
For a quick reminder, what is the goal of Word Deduction?
For clarity: Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts.
While reading the Guide, how do I control Word Deduction?
Keep this in mind: Type a guess and press Check guess or Enter.
When I return, what example helps explain Word Deduction?
The key detail is this: 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?
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?
Guess a five-letter answer from the included collection. Entries must contain five letters; accepted guesses are not checked against a complete dictionary.
On this playing page, 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.
As a new player, where should I start with Word Deduction?
Here is the relevant explanation: Enter five letters.
Before I begin, do I need an account or a payment for Word Deduction?
The key detail is this: No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.
For this browser game, 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.
For my first round, how do I report an issue with Word Deduction?
For clarity: 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.