THE PLAYBOOK · FQ12349
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. Identify the playing area and the controls you need. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
Guess a five-letter answer from the included collection. Entries must contain five letters; accepted guesses are not checked against a complete dictionary.
Build familiarity through 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. Use the example to check your reasoning.
The objective of a round
Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Try to explain the aim in your own words.
Start here and follow along
- 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 to use the controls
Type a guess and press Check guess or Enter. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Return to the rules if the result is unexpected.
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. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Notice the change in the playing area.
Notice this detail
Repeated letters do not imply unlimited copies in the answer. Compare the situation with the worked example. Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal.
Questions about this game
When I return, what is the goal of Word Deduction?
Here is the relevant explanation: Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts.
Before I begin, how do I control Word Deduction?
Keep this in mind: Type a guess and press Check guess or Enter.
For this browser game, what example helps explain Word Deduction?
Here is the relevant explanation: 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.
What should I watch out for in Word Deduction?
The key detail is this: Repeated letters do not imply unlimited copies in the answer.
For this browser game, 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.
Before I begin, 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.
