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Understand the basics of Word Deduction

Take a closer look while playing

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 you need to achieve

Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Keep the controls in easy reach.

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.

How your actions work

Type a guess and press Check guess or Enter. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Make sure you are interacting with the game rather than the surrounding page.

See the idea in action

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. Read the matching step again.

Notice this detail

Repeated letters do not imply unlimited copies in the answer. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.

Helpful answers for players

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?

Here is the relevant explanation: Type a guess and press Check guess or Enter.

For my first round, 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.

When I return, what should I watch out for in Word Deduction?

For clarity: 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.

As a new player, 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.

For this browser game, where should I start with Word Deduction?

Keep this in mind: Enter five letters.

For this browser game, 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.

Before I begin, 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.

For this browser game, 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.