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How to Play Word Deduction

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Know the goal in Word Deduction

Make Word Deduction your next activity in the game library. 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.

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. Keep the objective visible.

The challenge in front of you

Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Notice how the game responds to your input.

A walkthrough of the rules

  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.

Making selections and moves

Type a guess and press Check guess or Enter. Use the control method described here for this activity. Avoid pressing the same control repeatedly while a move is being processed.

Follow the example

An answer containing one E can award only one positive E mark in a guess containing two. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Notice the change in the playing area.

A useful caution

Repeated letters do not imply unlimited copies in the answer. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.

Further help with the game

While learning, what is the goal of Word Deduction?

Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts.

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

The key detail is this: Type a guess and press Check guess or Enter.

Before I begin, what example helps explain Word Deduction?

The key detail is this: An answer containing one E can award only one positive E mark in a guess containing two.

On this playing page, what should I watch out for in Word Deduction?

For clarity: Repeated letters do not imply unlimited copies in the answer.

For this browser game, what format does Word Deduction offer?

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?

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.

While learning, where should I start with Word Deduction?

Enter five letters.

Before I begin, do I need an account or a payment for Word Deduction?

Keep this in mind: No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.

While reading the Guide, 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.

As a new player, 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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