Deduce
6 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
To arrive at a conclusion through logical reasoning applied to known facts or available evidence.
“From the footprints in the mud he was able to deduce that two people had entered the building.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/dɪˈdjuːs/
Syllables
de·duce
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Wordle
DEDUCE has three vowels (E, U, E) and two D's, the UCE ending links it to other common English words.
Scrabble
DEDUCE scores 10 points, two D's and two E's can feel restrictive but the word plays well off existing U tiles.
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