THE PLAYBOOK · HHDMY6
Rules, controls and help for Word Deduction
Open Word Deduction, check the instructions and begin a round. Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Read the objective before making your first input. 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.
Something to practise
Keep the stated aim separate from side details such as animation or appearance. Progress is measured by the game’s own completion or scoring rules. Refer to the controls when needed.
What you need to achieve
Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. The example below illustrates a decision.
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.
Making selections and moves
Type a guess and press Check guess or Enter. Use the control method described here for this activity. Use the visible help when you are unsure of the next input.
Put the rules into context
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.
Pay attention to this rule
Repeated letters do not imply unlimited copies in the answer. Check the rule before repeating the action. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.
Questions about this game
When I return, what is the goal of Word Deduction?
Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts.
For a quick reminder, how do I control Word Deduction?
Type a guess and press Check guess or Enter.
As a new player, 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.
While learning, what should I watch out for in Word Deduction?
The key detail is this: 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 this browser game, 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.
