Game guide · DELIMETCH
Know the goal in Word Deduction
Read the aim of Word Deduction, then make your first move. Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. 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.
An idea for your next attempt
When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round. Refer to the controls when needed.
Your objective
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.
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.
Keyboard and screen controls
Type a guess and press Check guess or Enter. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Contact us with the game and device if a control does not respond.
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. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Choose a deliberate next step.
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.
Answers about the rules and controls
While reading the Guide, what is the goal of Word Deduction?
Keep this in mind: Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts.
For a quick reminder, how do I control Word Deduction?
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.
While learning, 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?
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 key detail is this: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
Before I begin, where should I start with Word Deduction?
For clarity: Enter five letters.
For my first round, do I need an account or a payment for Word Deduction?
Keep this in mind: No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.
Before I begin, how can I find Word Deduction again?
For clarity: Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.
As a new player, 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.
