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How to play Word Deduction
Take a moment with Word Deduction before moving to another game. Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. 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.
Review a difficult moment
When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round. Make the next step deliberately.
Your goal
Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. The example below illustrates a decision.
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. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Return to the rules if the result is unexpected.
A useful example
An answer containing one E can award only one positive E mark in a guess containing two. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Keep the controls nearby.
Watch out for this
Repeated letters do not imply unlimited copies in the answer. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use.
Common questions
While learning, what is the goal of Word Deduction?
Keep this in mind: Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts.
For this browser game, how do I control Word Deduction?
Keep this in mind: Type a guess and press Check guess or Enter.
For a quick reminder, 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.
While learning, what should I watch out for in Word Deduction?
Repeated letters do not imply unlimited copies in the answer.
Before I begin, 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 learning, which play mode does Word Deduction use?
For clarity: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
