THE PLAYBOOK · SJZYCGG
How to play Word Deduction
Open Word Deduction, check the instructions and begin a round. Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts. Use the example below to understand a decision. Check the rule that explains your first action. 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.
Read before acting
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.
Your goal
Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Follow this game’s rules rather than another version’s.
Step by step
- 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.
Controls
Type a guess and press Check guess or Enter. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Make sure you are interacting with the game rather than the surrounding page.
A useful 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.
Watch out for this
Repeated letters do not imply unlimited copies in the answer. Compare the situation with the worked example. Keep the stated aim separate from side details such as animation or appearance. Progress is measured by the game’s own completion or scoring rules.
Common questions
While reading the Guide, what is the goal of Word Deduction?
For clarity: Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts.
As a new player, how do I control Word Deduction?
The key detail is this: Type a guess and press Check guess or Enter.
For my first round, what example helps explain Word Deduction?
Keep this in mind: 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.
As a new player, what should I watch out for in Word Deduction?
Keep this in mind: Repeated letters do not imply unlimited copies in the answer.
For a quick reminder, 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.
For a quick reminder, 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.