Game guide · SZWSXS
Word Deduction: instructions and practice
Make Word Deduction your next activity in the game library. 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.
A focus for your next round
Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart. Refer to the controls when needed.
The challenge in front of you
Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. The example below illustrates a decision.
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.
Choosing and moving on screen
Type a guess and press Check guess or Enter. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. Make sure you are interacting with the game rather than the surrounding page.
Try this example
An answer containing one E can award only one positive E mark in a guess containing two. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Keep the game’s format in mind.
Where a round can go wrong
Repeated letters do not imply unlimited copies in the answer. Check the rule before repeating the action. Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention.
Further help with the game
For this browser game, 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?
The key detail is this: 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.
For this browser game, what should I watch out for in Word Deduction?
For clarity: Repeated letters do not imply unlimited copies in the answer.
While reading the Guide, what format does Word Deduction offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: Guess a five-letter answer from the included collection. Entries must contain five letters; accepted guesses are not checked against a complete dictionary.
On this playing page, which play mode does Word Deduction use?
The key detail is this: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
Where should I start with Word Deduction?
Here is the relevant explanation: Enter five letters.
Before I begin, do I need an account or a payment for Word Deduction?
Here is the relevant explanation: No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.
Before I begin, how can I find Word Deduction again?
Keep this in mind: Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.
While reading the Guide, how do I report an issue with Word Deduction?
Here is the relevant explanation: 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.
