THE PLAYBOOK · KZZDM
How to play Word Deduction
Use a short break to learn the rhythm of Word Deduction. Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Identify the playing area and the controls you need. 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.
Read before acting
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Keep the objective visible.
Your goal
Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Return to the instructions when a step is unclear.
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. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. 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. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Keep the game’s format in mind.
Watch out for this
Repeated letters do not imply unlimited copies in the answer. Compare the situation with the worked example. 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.
Common questions
For a quick reminder, what is the goal of Word Deduction?
Keep this in mind: 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.
Before I begin, what example helps explain Word Deduction?
Here is the relevant explanation: An answer containing one E can award only one positive E mark in a guess containing two.
For this browser game, what should I watch out for in Word Deduction?
Keep this in mind: 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.
While learning, 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.