Game guide · BJQBTX
Read before your next round of Word Deduction
Make Word Deduction your next activity in the game library. 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. Look at what changes after your first action.
Guess a five-letter answer from the included collection. Entries must contain five letters; accepted guesses are not checked against a complete dictionary.
One thing to notice as you play
When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round. Refer to the controls when needed.
The challenge in front of you
Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Return to the instructions when a step is unclear.
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.
How your actions work
Type a guess and press Check guess or Enter. Read a button’s label before selecting it. A new-round button replaces the current round.
Put the rules into context
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. Keep the controls nearby.
Keep this in mind
Repeated letters do not imply unlimited copies in the answer. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.
If you are unsure
As a new player, what is the goal of Word Deduction?
Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts.
On this playing page, how do I control Word Deduction?
Keep this in mind: Type a guess and press Check guess or Enter.
As a new player, what example helps explain Word Deduction?
For clarity: 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.
For this browser game, what should I watch out for in Word Deduction?
For clarity: Repeated letters do not imply unlimited copies in the answer.
While reading the Guide, what format does Word Deduction offer?
For clarity: Guess a five-letter answer from the included collection. Entries must contain five letters; accepted guesses are not checked against a complete dictionary.
For this browser game, which play mode does Word Deduction use?
Keep this in mind: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
While reading the Guide, where should I start with Word Deduction?
The key detail is this: Enter five letters.
When I return, 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.
While learning, 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.
How do I report an issue with Word Deduction?
Here is the relevant explanation: 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.
