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How to Play Word Deduction

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Making your first moves in Word Deduction

Open Word Deduction, check the instructions and begin a round. 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.

A focus for your next round

Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal. Refer to the controls when needed.

The challenge in front of you

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

  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. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Check any mode label before starting.

Follow the example

An answer containing one E can award only one positive E mark in a guess containing two. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Take a moment to compare.

A useful caution

Repeated letters do not imply unlimited copies in the answer. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use.

Clarifying the way this game works

What is the goal of Word Deduction?

Here is the relevant explanation: Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts.

Before I begin, how do I control Word Deduction?

Keep this in mind: 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.

While reading the Guide, what should I watch out for in Word Deduction?

Repeated letters do not imply unlimited copies in the answer.

For a quick reminder, what format does Word Deduction offer?

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

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.

On this playing page, where should I start with Word Deduction?

Here is the relevant explanation: Enter five letters.

While reading the Guide, 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.

As a new player, how can I find Word Deduction again?

Keep this in mind: Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.

While reading the Guide, how do I report an issue with Word Deduction?

Here is the relevant explanation: 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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