Game guide · CTCPX
Learn the rules of Word Deduction
Bring your attention to one round of Word Deduction. 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.
Practice beyond the first move
Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board. Use the example to check your reasoning.
The challenge in front of you
Guess the five-letter answer in six attempts. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Review the board or playing area as it changes.
Making your moves
- 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.
How to interact with the game
Type a guess and press Check guess or Enter. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Use one clear input at a time.
See how the rules apply
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. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Choose a deliberate next step.
A useful caution
Repeated letters do not imply unlimited copies in the answer. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.
Helpful answers for players
On this playing page, 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?
Here is the relevant explanation: Type a guess and press Check guess or Enter.
For a quick reminder, what example helps explain Word Deduction?
The key detail is this: An answer containing one E can award only one positive E mark in a guess containing two.
As a new player, what should I watch out for in Word Deduction?
Keep this in mind: Repeated letters do not imply unlimited copies in the answer.
When I return, 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?
Here is the relevant explanation: Enter five letters.
Before I begin, 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.
For a quick reminder, 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 this browser game, how do I report an issue with Word Deduction?
Keep this in mind: 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.