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How to play Word Deduction
Take a moment with Word Deduction before moving to another game. Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts. Use the example below to understand a decision. Compare the starting position with the example in the Guide. Use the example below to understand a decision.
Guess a five-letter answer from the included collection. Entries must contain five letters; accepted guesses are not checked against a complete dictionary.
Make the controls familiar
Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart. Keep the objective visible.
Your goal
Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. The example below illustrates a decision.
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. Use the control method described here for this activity. 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. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Choose a deliberate next step.
Watch out for this
Repeated letters do not imply unlimited copies in the answer. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention.
Common questions
While learning, what is the goal of Word Deduction?
The key detail is this: 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.
While reading the Guide, what example helps explain Word Deduction?
Here is the relevant explanation: An answer containing one E can award only one positive E mark in a guess containing two.
For my first round, what should I watch out for in Word Deduction?
Repeated letters do not imply unlimited copies in the answer.
While reading the Guide, 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.
While learning, which play mode does Word Deduction use?
Here is the relevant explanation: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.