Game guide · VIP-QIE
Word Deduction: how a round works
Try Word Deduction at your own pace and keep its objective in view. Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts. Use the example below to understand a decision. 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.
Take a closer look while playing
Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board. Notice the feedback after each input.
The objective of a round
Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Start with a deliberate move.
Step by step
- 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. Use the control method described here for this activity. Read the example below alongside these instructions.
Put the rules into context
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. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Consider the next action carefully.
An important reminder
Repeated letters do not imply unlimited copies in the answer. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.
Helpful answers for players
For a quick reminder, what is the goal of Word Deduction?
The key detail is this: Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts.
As a new player, 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.
As a new player, what should I watch out for in Word Deduction?
For clarity: Repeated letters do not imply unlimited copies in the answer.
While learning, 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?
Keep this in mind: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
As a new player, where should I start with Word Deduction?
The key detail is this: Enter five letters.
On this playing page, do I need an account or a payment for Word Deduction?
Keep this in mind: No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.
While learning, how can I find Word Deduction again?
For clarity: Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.
While learning, how do I report an issue with Word Deduction?
The key detail is this: Use the contact form and include the game name, browser, device and the actions that led to the issue. Do not send passwords or payment details.
