Game guide · 020GAY8
Word Deduction: rules and examples
Bring your attention to one round of Word Deduction. Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. 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
Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow. Keep the objective visible.
The goal to keep in mind
Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Keep the controls in easy reach.
The order of play
- Enter five letters.
- Green marks the correct position; gold marks an available copy elsewhere.
- Grey means no matching unused copy.
- Use the feedback to solve.
How to use the controls
Type a guess and press Check guess or Enter. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Use the visible help when you are unsure of the next input.
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. Read the matching step again.
Notice this detail
Repeated letters do not imply unlimited copies in the answer. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow.
A few questions answered
When I return, what is the goal of Word Deduction?
Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts.
For a quick reminder, how do I control Word Deduction?
For clarity: Type a guess and press Check guess or Enter.
Before I begin, what example helps explain Word Deduction?
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?
The key detail is this: Repeated letters do not imply unlimited copies in the answer.
Before I begin, what format does Word Deduction offer?
Keep this in mind: Guess a five-letter answer from the included collection. Entries must contain five letters; accepted guesses are not checked against a complete dictionary.
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.
When I return, where should I start with Word Deduction?
Keep this in mind: Enter five letters.
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.
For this browser game, how can I find Word Deduction again?
Keep this in mind: 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?
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.