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RULES & PRACTICE

How to Play Word Deduction

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Word Deduction: how a round works

Take a moment with Word Deduction before moving to another game. 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. 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

When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round. Use the example to check your reasoning.

What the game asks you to do

Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Check the rules when you are unsure.

The order of play

  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.

Using the playing area

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

An answer containing one E can award only one positive E mark in a guess containing two. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Keep the controls nearby.

Pay attention to this rule

Repeated letters do not imply unlimited copies in the answer. Check the rule before repeating the action. Keep the stated aim separate from side details such as animation or appearance. Progress is measured by the game’s own completion or scoring rules.

Questions that come up during play

While learning, what is the goal of Word Deduction?

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

For this browser game, 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?

For clarity: 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.

On this playing page, 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?

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.

Before I begin, where should I start with Word Deduction?

Keep this in mind: Enter five letters.

While reading the Guide, 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.

When I return, how can I find Word Deduction again?

Here is the relevant explanation: Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.

Before I begin, 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.

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