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Getting started with Word Deduction

Bring this focus to a round

Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Notice the feedback after each input.

The goal to keep in mind

Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Start with a deliberate move.

Follow these playing steps

  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.

Getting comfortable with the controls

Type a guess and press Check guess or Enter. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Check any mode label before starting.

A closer look at one 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. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Keep the game’s format in mind.

Check this before moving on

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.

Clarifying the way this game works

As a new player, what is the goal of Word Deduction?

For clarity: Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts.

When I return, how do I control Word Deduction?

Type a guess and press Check guess or Enter.

As a new player, 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 my first round, what should I watch out for in Word Deduction?

Repeated letters do not imply unlimited copies in the answer.

When I return, 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.

While learning, 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.

Where should I start with Word Deduction?

The key detail is this: Enter five letters.

For a quick reminder, do I need an account or a payment for Word Deduction?

The key detail is this: No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.

When I return, 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 my first round, 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.