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Word Deduction: how a round works

Build familiarity through play

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.

The objective of a round

Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Notice how the game responds to your input.

Work through the instructions

  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.

Controls

Type a guess and press Check guess or Enter. Use the control method described here for this activity. Use the visible help when you are unsure of the next input.

An example to follow

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. Verify the rule before continuing.

Where a round can go wrong

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 about this game

Before I begin, what is the goal of Word Deduction?

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

On this playing page, how do I control Word Deduction?

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

For this browser game, what example helps explain Word Deduction?

Keep this in mind: 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.

What should I watch out for in Word Deduction?

For clarity: 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 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?

Here is the relevant explanation: Enter five letters.

While reading the Guide, 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.

For a quick reminder, how can I find Word Deduction again?

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

When I return, 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.