THE PLAYBOOK · JYYJHG
Word Deduction: from controls to your first round
Word Deduction gives you a focused activity to play in your browser. Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Identify the playing area and the controls you need. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
Guess a five-letter answer from the included collection. Entries must contain five letters; accepted guesses are not checked against a complete dictionary.
Practice beyond the first move
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Use the example to check your reasoning.
What counts as success
Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. 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.
Your inputs
Type a guess and press Check guess or Enter. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Use the visible help when you are unsure of the next input.
A useful example
An answer containing one E can award only one positive E mark in a guess containing two. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Check the stated objective.
One detail worth checking
Repeated letters do not imply unlimited copies in the answer. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal.
A few questions answered
Before I begin, what is the goal of Word Deduction?
Keep this in mind: Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts.
For a quick reminder, 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?
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.
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 my first round, what format does Word Deduction offer?
Guess a five-letter answer from the included collection. Entries must contain five letters; accepted guesses are not checked against a complete dictionary.
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.
