Game guide · MSFRIES
Rules, controls and help for Word Deduction
Take a moment with Word Deduction before moving to another game. Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Make your first input carefully and watch the result. 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.
Build familiarity through play
Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow. Use the example to check your reasoning.
Your objective
Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Follow this game’s rules rather than another version’s.
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.
Making selections and moves
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.
A closer look at one 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. Keep the controls nearby.
A mistake to avoid
Repeated letters do not imply unlimited copies in the answer. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow.
Clarifying the way this game works
What is the goal of Word Deduction?
For clarity: Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts.
While learning, how do I control Word Deduction?
Type a guess and press Check guess or Enter.
On this playing page, what example helps explain Word Deduction?
The key detail is this: An answer containing one E can award only one positive E mark in a guess containing two.
On this playing page, what should I watch out for in Word Deduction?
For clarity: Repeated letters do not imply unlimited copies in the answer.
For my first round, 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.
When I return, which play mode does Word Deduction use?
The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
For a quick reminder, where should I start with Word Deduction?
Here is the relevant explanation: Enter five letters.
As a new player, do I need an account or a payment for Word Deduction?
For clarity: 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 learning, how do I report an issue with Word Deduction?
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.
