THE PLAYBOOK · CD12372
Word Deduction: a guide for your next round
Start Word Deduction by looking at the playing area and its controls. Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. Choose a comfortable screen position before beginning. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions.
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
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. Notice the feedback after each input.
Your objective
Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Check the rules when you are unsure.
The playing sequence
- 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.
Follow the example
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. Choose a deliberate next step.
Keep this in mind
Repeated letters do not imply unlimited copies in the answer. Compare the situation with the worked example. Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention.
If you are unsure
What is the goal of Word Deduction?
For clarity: Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts.
While reading the Guide, 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.
For this browser game, what should I watch out for in Word Deduction?
Keep this in mind: Repeated letters do not imply unlimited copies in the answer.
For my first round, 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.
For my first round, 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.
