Game guide · MAIKEWU
Understand the basics of Word Deduction
Try Word Deduction at your own pace and keep its objective in view. Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Make your first input carefully and watch the result. 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.
Take a closer look while playing
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Use the example to check your reasoning.
Understand the aim
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.
How to proceed
- 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. Use the control method described here for this activity. Make sure you are interacting with the game rather than the surrounding page.
A useful example
An answer containing one E can award only one positive E mark in a guess containing two. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Consider the next action carefully.
Avoid this misunderstanding
Repeated letters do not imply unlimited copies in the answer. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.
Questions about this game
On this playing page, what is the goal of Word Deduction?
Keep this in mind: Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts.
How do I control Word Deduction?
Keep this in mind: Type a guess and press Check guess or Enter.
For a quick reminder, 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.
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 my first round, 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?
For clarity: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
While reading the Guide, where should I start with Word Deduction?
Here is the relevant explanation: Enter five letters.
Do I need an account or a payment for Word Deduction?
No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.
For my first round, how can I find Word Deduction again?
Here is the relevant explanation: Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.
For a quick reminder, how do I report an issue with Word Deduction?
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.