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Learn the rules of Word Deduction
Start Word Deduction by looking at the playing area and its controls. Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts. Look at what changes after your first action. Make your first input carefully and watch the result. 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.
Build familiarity through play
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.
The goal to keep in mind
Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Try to explain the aim in your own words.
Start here and follow along
- 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. Contact us with the game and device if a control does not respond.
See how the rules apply
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. Keep the controls nearby.
One detail worth checking
Repeated letters do not imply unlimited copies in the answer. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.
Read these answers for extra help
While reading the Guide, 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?
For clarity: Type a guess and press Check guess or Enter.
For this browser game, 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.
For this browser game, what should I watch out for in Word Deduction?
Keep this in mind: Repeated letters do not imply unlimited copies in the answer.
While reading the Guide, 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.
For this browser game, 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.