Game guide · HNSZDS
An introduction to playing Word Deduction
Choose a round of Word Deduction and settle into its rules. 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.
A focus for your next round
Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention. Use the example to check your reasoning.
Your goal
Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Notice how the game responds to your input.
Making your moves
- 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.
The controls to know
Type a guess and press Check guess or Enter. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Look at the feedback after the action.
An example before you play
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. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Look for the relevant detail.
Avoid this misunderstanding
Repeated letters do not imply unlimited copies in the answer. Check the rule before repeating the action. Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use.
If you are unsure
When I return, what is the goal of Word Deduction?
Keep this in mind: Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts.
For this browser game, 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?
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?
Repeated letters do not imply unlimited copies in the answer.
For my first round, 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.
For my first round, which play mode does Word Deduction use?
For clarity: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
As a new player, where should I start with Word Deduction?
Keep this in mind: Enter five letters.
For a quick reminder, 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.
On this playing page, 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.
Before I begin, 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.
