THE PLAYBOOK · ZZFYYD
Word Deduction: from controls to your first round
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. Read the objective before making your first input. 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.
Try a more deliberate round
Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow. Use the example to check your reasoning.
Your objective
Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Return to the instructions when a step is unclear.
Start here and follow along
- 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.
Getting comfortable with the controls
Type a guess and press Check guess or Enter. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Avoid pressing the same control repeatedly while a move is being processed.
A closer look at one 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. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Verify the rule before continuing.
Notice this detail
Repeated letters do not imply unlimited copies in the answer. Compare the situation with the worked example. Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use.
Answers about the rules and controls
For this browser game, what is the goal of Word Deduction?
Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts.
As a new player, how do I control Word Deduction?
Keep this in mind: Type a guess and press Check guess or Enter.
When I return, what example helps explain Word Deduction?
Here is the relevant explanation: 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 this browser game, what should I watch out for in Word Deduction?
Repeated letters do not imply unlimited copies in the answer.
While reading the Guide, what format does Word Deduction offer?
For clarity: Guess a five-letter answer from the included collection. Entries must contain five letters; accepted guesses are not checked against a complete dictionary.
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.