Game guide · NEW61
Play Word Deduction with the rules at hand
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. 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.
A small practice goal
After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. Notice the feedback after each input.
The challenge in front of you
Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Follow this game’s rules rather than another version’s.
The steps to 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.
How your actions work
Type a guess and press Check guess or Enter. Use the control method described here for this activity. 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. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Look for the relevant detail.
Where a round can go wrong
Repeated letters do not imply unlimited copies in the answer. Compare the situation with the worked example. Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use.
Answers about the rules and controls
For this browser game, what is the goal of Word Deduction?
The key detail is this: Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts.
For a quick reminder, how do I control Word Deduction?
Here is the relevant explanation: Type a guess and press Check guess or Enter.
When I return, what example helps explain Word Deduction?
Here is the relevant explanation: 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.
While learning, what should I watch out for in Word Deduction?
The key detail is this: Repeated letters do not imply unlimited copies in the answer.
While learning, 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?
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.
When I return, where should I start with Word Deduction?
Keep this in mind: Enter five letters.
For my first round, do I need an account or a payment for Word Deduction?
Here is the relevant explanation: 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.
While learning, how do I report an issue with Word Deduction?
The key detail is this: 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.