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RULES & PRACTICE

How to Play Word Deduction

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Follow the steps for Word Deduction

Choose a round of Word Deduction and settle into its rules. Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts. Look at what changes after your first action. 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.

Practice beyond the first move

Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart. Use the example to check your reasoning.

What you are aiming for

Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Review the board or playing area as it changes.

The playing sequence

  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. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Check any mode label before starting.

Learn from a sample situation

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. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Choose a deliberate next step.

An important reminder

Repeated letters do not imply unlimited copies in the answer. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention.

If you are unsure

While reading the Guide, what is the goal of Word Deduction?

Keep this in mind: Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts.

When I return, how do I control Word Deduction?

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

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.

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

The key detail is this: Repeated letters do not imply unlimited copies in the answer.

Before I begin, 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.

As a new player, 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.

On this playing page, 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.

While learning, how can I find Word Deduction again?

For clarity: 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?

For clarity: 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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