THE PLAYBOOK · SHANGHAIJXC
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. 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.
Practice with a purpose
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 you are aiming for
Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Take a moment to understand the current position.
A walkthrough of the rules
- 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. Use the control method described here for this activity. Contact us with the game and device if a control does not respond.
See how the rules apply
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. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Check the stated objective.
Notice this detail
Repeated letters do not imply unlimited copies in the answer. Check the rule before repeating the action. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.
Read these answers for extra help
For my first round, what is the goal of Word Deduction?
Keep this in mind: Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts.
While reading the Guide, how do I control Word Deduction?
Type a guess and press Check guess or Enter.
While learning, 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.
What should I watch out for in Word Deduction?
Repeated letters do not imply unlimited copies in the answer.
When I return, what format does Word Deduction offer?
For clarity: Guess a five-letter answer from the included collection. Entries must contain five letters; accepted guesses are not checked against a complete dictionary.
For my first round, which play mode does Word Deduction use?
For clarity: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.