THE PLAYBOOK · ZHYCMS
Making your first moves in Word Deduction
Use a short break to learn the rhythm of Word Deduction. Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Compare the starting position with the example in the Guide. 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.
Bring this focus to a round
Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention. Use the example to check your reasoning.
What counts as success
Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Notice how the game responds to your input.
The order of play
- 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.
The controls to know
Type a guess and press Check guess or Enter. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. Return to the rules if the result is unexpected.
A useful 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. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Consider the next action carefully.
Pay attention to this rule
Repeated letters do not imply unlimited copies in the answer. Check the rule before repeating the action. Take enough time to read a new position. If a game has a timer, learn its controls first rather than searching for them during the round.
Further help with the game
For a quick reminder, 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?
Keep this in mind: Type a guess and press Check guess or Enter.
For my first round, what example helps explain Word Deduction?
The key detail is this: 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.
While learning, what should I watch out for in Word Deduction?
Here is the relevant explanation: 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.
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.
