THE PLAYBOOK · LYSTDQ
Getting started with Word Deduction
Try Word Deduction at your own pace and keep its objective in view. Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Begin with the solo mode shown on the page. 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.
Build familiarity through play
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. Refer to the controls when needed.
Your goal
Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Take a moment to understand the current position.
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.
Keyboard and screen controls
Type a guess and press Check guess or Enter. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Read the example below alongside these instructions.
An example before you play
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. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Keep the game’s format in mind.
A common point of confusion
Repeated letters do not imply unlimited copies in the answer. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Keep the stated aim separate from side details such as animation or appearance. Progress is measured by the game’s own completion or scoring rules.
Questions about this game
For a quick reminder, what is the goal of Word Deduction?
Here is the relevant explanation: Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts.
Before I begin, 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?
Keep this in mind: 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.
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.
For this browser game, what format does Word Deduction offer?
Guess a five-letter answer from the included collection. Entries must contain five letters; accepted guesses are not checked against a complete dictionary.
When I return, 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.