Game guide · FONPER
The essentials of playing Word Deduction
Use a short break to learn the rhythm of Word Deduction. Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts. Look at what changes after your first action. Make your first input carefully and watch the result. 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.
Take a closer look while playing
Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal. Use the example to check your reasoning.
Your goal
Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. The example below illustrates a decision.
How a round unfolds
- 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.
How to use the controls
Type a guess and press Check guess or Enter. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Use one clear input at a time.
Put the rules into context
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. Check the stated objective.
A useful caution
Repeated letters do not imply unlimited copies in the answer. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. Take enough time to read a new position. If a game has a timer, learn its controls first rather than searching for them during the round.
Questions that come up during play
Before I begin, what is the goal of Word Deduction?
The key detail is this: Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts.
While learning, how do I control Word Deduction?
The key detail is this: Type a guess and press Check guess or Enter.
What example helps explain Word Deduction?
For clarity: 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?
The key detail is this: 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.
For this browser game, 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.
For this browser game, where should I start with Word Deduction?
For clarity: Enter five letters.
When I return, 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.
As a new player, how can I find Word Deduction again?
Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.
For my first round, how do I report an issue with Word Deduction?
The key detail is this: 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.
