THE PLAYBOOK · SOLOHB
The Word Deduction playbook
Read the aim of Word Deduction, then make your first move. Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Choose a comfortable screen position before beginning. Look at what changes after your first action.
Guess a five-letter answer from the included collection. Entries must contain five letters; accepted guesses are not checked against a complete dictionary.
A small practice goal
When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round. Notice the feedback after each input.
The goal to keep in mind
Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Take a moment to understand the current position.
Follow these playing steps
- 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. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Return to the rules if the result is unexpected.
See the idea in action
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. Notice the change in the playing area.
A useful caution
Repeated letters do not imply unlimited copies in the answer. Compare the situation with the worked example. Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention.
Common questions
While learning, what is the goal of Word Deduction?
The key detail is this: Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts.
When I return, how do I control Word Deduction?
Here is the relevant explanation: Type a guess and press Check guess or Enter.
For my first round, 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?
Keep this in mind: Repeated letters do not imply unlimited copies in the answer.
For this browser game, 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.
While reading the Guide, 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.