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Word Deduction: what to know before playing
Make Word Deduction your next activity in the game library. Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Keep the instructions close while learning this activity. 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.
One thing to notice as you play
Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board. Keep the objective visible.
The goal to keep in mind
Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Return to the instructions when a step is unclear.
The order of play
- 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.
The controls to know
Type a guess and press Check guess or Enter. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Make sure you are interacting with the game rather than the surrounding page.
Work through an 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. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Consider the next action carefully.
Check this before moving on
Repeated letters do not imply unlimited copies in the answer. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. 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.
Helpful answers for players
When I return, what is the goal of Word Deduction?
Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts.
For this browser game, how do I control Word Deduction?
For clarity: Type a guess and press Check guess or Enter.
As a new player, what example helps explain Word Deduction?
Keep this in mind: 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.
What should I watch out for in Word Deduction?
The key detail is this: Repeated letters do not imply unlimited copies in the answer.
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.
When I return, 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.