THE PLAYBOOK · CYZSJT
How to play Word Deduction
Read the aim of Word Deduction, then make your first move. Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts. Look at what changes after your first action. Keep the instructions close while learning this activity. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions.
Guess a five-letter answer from the included collection. Entries must contain five letters; accepted guesses are not checked against a complete dictionary.
Review a difficult moment
When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round. Make the next step deliberately.
Your goal
Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts. Read that aim before choosing your first action. 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.
Controls
Type a guess and press Check guess or Enter. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Use the visible help when you are unsure of the next input.
A useful 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. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Consider the next action carefully.
Watch out for this
Repeated letters do not imply unlimited copies in the answer. Compare the situation with the worked example. Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal.
Common questions
Before I begin, 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?
For clarity: Type a guess and press Check guess or Enter.
As a new player, what example helps explain Word Deduction?
For clarity: 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 my first round, what should I watch out for in Word Deduction?
For clarity: Repeated letters do not imply unlimited copies in the answer.
Before I begin, 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?
Keep this in mind: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
