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RULES & PRACTICE

How to Play Word Deduction

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Word Deduction: from controls to your first round

Try Word Deduction at your own pace and keep its objective in view. Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts. Use the example below to understand a decision. Make your first input carefully and watch the result. Look at what changes after your first action.

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

Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart. Keep the objective visible.

Your objective

Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Return to the instructions when a step is unclear.

Start here and follow along

  1. Enter five letters.
  2. Green marks the correct position; gold marks an available copy elsewhere.
  3. Grey means no matching unused copy.
  4. Use the feedback to solve.

Choosing and moving on screen

Type a guess and press Check guess or Enter. Read a button’s label before selecting it. A new-round button replaces the current round.

Put the rules into context

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.

One detail worth checking

Repeated letters do not imply unlimited copies in the answer. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention.

Answers about the rules and controls

For a quick reminder, what is the goal of Word Deduction?

Here is the relevant explanation: Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts.

Before I begin, how do I control Word Deduction?

Keep this in mind: Type a guess and press Check guess or Enter.

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.

What should I watch out for in Word Deduction?

Keep this in mind: Repeated letters do not imply unlimited copies in the answer.

While learning, what format does Word Deduction offer?

For clarity: Guess a five-letter answer from the included collection. Entries must contain five letters; accepted guesses are not checked against a complete dictionary.

For my first round, which play mode does Word Deduction use?

The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.

Where should I start with Word Deduction?

The key detail is this: Enter five letters.

On this playing page, do I need an account or a payment for Word Deduction?

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?

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.

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