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Word Deduction: a guide for your next round
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. 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.
Bring this focus to a round
After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. Make the next step deliberately.
Your objective
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.
Making your moves
- 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. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Read the example below alongside these instructions.
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. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Read the matching step again.
Avoid this misunderstanding
Repeated letters do not imply unlimited copies in the answer. Check the rule before repeating the action. Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use.
More answers before you play
On this playing page, what is the goal of Word Deduction?
Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts.
As a new player, how do I control Word Deduction?
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.
For this browser game, what should I watch out for in Word Deduction?
For clarity: Repeated letters do not imply unlimited copies in the answer.
While reading the Guide, 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.
For this browser game, 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.
When I return, where should I start with Word Deduction?
Keep this in mind: Enter five letters.
While learning, 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.
On this playing page, how can I find Word Deduction again?
For clarity: Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.
For my first round, 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.