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Making your first moves in Word Deduction
Bring your attention to one round of Word Deduction. Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts. Look at what changes after your first action. Make your first input carefully and watch the result. 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.
One thing to notice as you play
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Refer to the controls when needed.
What counts as success
Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Try to explain the aim in your own words.
Work through the instructions
- 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.
Input guidance
Type a guess and press Check guess or Enter. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Use the visible help when you are unsure of the next input.
Follow the 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. Keep the controls nearby.
Keep this in mind
Repeated letters do not imply unlimited copies in the answer. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.
Further help with the game
Before I begin, what is the goal of Word Deduction?
Here is the relevant explanation: Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts.
For a quick reminder, how do I control Word Deduction?
Here is the relevant explanation: Type a guess and press Check guess or Enter.
As a new player, 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.
For my first round, what should I watch out for in Word Deduction?
For clarity: Repeated letters do not imply unlimited copies in the answer.
Before I begin, 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.
For a quick reminder, which play mode does Word Deduction use?
The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.