THE PLAYBOOK · DP2SX
How to play Word Deduction
Word Deduction gives you a focused activity to play in your browser. Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Keep the instructions close while learning this activity. 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.
One thing to notice as you play
Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board. Refer to the controls when needed.
The objective of a round
Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Follow this game’s rules rather than another version’s.
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.
Using the playing area
Type a guess and press Check guess or Enter. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. A new-round button replaces the current round.
An example before you play
An answer containing one E can award only one positive E mark in a guess containing two. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Look for the relevant detail.
One detail worth checking
Repeated letters do not imply unlimited copies in the answer. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.
Helpful answers for players
As a new player, what is the goal of Word Deduction?
Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts.
How do I control Word Deduction?
The key detail is this: Type a guess and press Check guess or Enter.
Before I begin, what example helps explain Word Deduction?
Keep this in mind: An answer containing one E can award only one positive E mark in a guess containing two.
Before I begin, 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.
While reading the Guide, 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.