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Word Deduction: instructions and practice
Choose a round of Word Deduction and settle into its rules. 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. Use the example below to understand a decision.
Guess a five-letter answer from the included collection. Entries must contain five letters; accepted guesses are not checked against a complete dictionary.
Something to practise
Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart. Notice the feedback after each input.
Understand the aim
Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Try to explain the aim in your own words.
A walkthrough of the rules
- 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.
Keyboard and screen controls
Type a guess and press Check guess or Enter. Use the control method described here for this activity. Check any mode label before starting.
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. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Keep the game’s format in mind.
Where a round can go wrong
Repeated letters do not imply unlimited copies in the answer. Compare the situation with the worked example. Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board.
Common questions
For my first round, what is the goal of Word Deduction?
Here is the relevant explanation: Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts.
When I return, how do I control Word Deduction?
For clarity: Type a guess and press Check guess or Enter.
For a quick reminder, what example helps explain Word Deduction?
The key detail is this: 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?
For clarity: 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.
On this playing page, 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?
The key detail is this: Enter five letters.
As a new player, do I need an account or a payment for Word Deduction?
For clarity: No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.
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.
For a quick reminder, how do I report an issue with Word Deduction?
Keep this in mind: 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.