Looking for today's Letter Boxed answers? You're in the right place. Every day we post the latest NYT Letter Boxed answer, along with gentle hints for anyone who'd rather finish the puzzle on their own. Check the four sides of today's box, open a hint if you need a push, or reveal the full two-word solution in one tap.
Letter Boxed is one of the trickiest daily games from The New York Times, and even strong solvers get stuck now and then. That's why this page keeps today's answer at the top, a list of previous Letterboxed answers just below it, and a complete guide to the rules, par scores, and two-word strategies further down. Whether you search for Letter Boxed NYT answers, Letterboxed solutions, or simply today's Letter Boxed hint, everything you need is on this one page.
Today's NYT Letter Boxed Answer
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- Solvable in 2 words (4 and 5 letters).
- The first word starts with J.
- The second word starts with S.
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Previous Letter Boxed Answers
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What Is the NYT Letter Boxed Game?
Letter Boxed is a daily word puzzle from New York Times Games. Each puzzle shows a square with 12 letters around the outside, three on each side. Your job is to connect those letters into words until every single one has been used, ideally in as few words as possible.
The puzzle is built by hand by NYT puzzle editor Sam Ezersky, the same editor behind Spelling Bee. Instead of guessing a hidden word like in Wordle, you're working with every letter in plain sight, which sounds easy until you realize how many words don't fit the rules.
That mix of freedom and restriction is what makes Letter Boxed so addictive, and it's also why so many players look up the Letter Boxed answer today once they've run out of ideas. There's rarely just one way through the box, so seeing the official solution often teaches you a new trick for tomorrow's puzzle.
How to Play Letter Boxed: The Rules
The rules of Letter Boxed fit in a few lines, but each one changes how you think about every word. Here's how the game works:
- Words must be at least three letters long.
- Consecutive letters can't come from the same side. After using a letter, the next one has to come from a different side of the box.
- Each word starts with the last letter of the previous word. For example, HERE leads into EVERY, which leads into YEAR.
- Letters can be reused as many times as you like, as long as you follow the side rule.
- You win by using all 12 letters at least once.
Which Words Are Allowed?
Letter Boxed accepts most common English words, including adjectives and verb forms, but it doesn't take proper nouns or hyphenated words. The NYT also uses its own curated word list, so an obscure word you'd find in a big dictionary may still be rejected. If a word you're sure is real won't go through, it's usually best to move on and try a more everyday alternative.
What Does Par Mean in Letter Boxed?
Every puzzle shows a par, which is the target number of words for that day. Par usually sits between four and six words. If you finish in par or fewer, you've done well.
The real challenge, though, is the two-word solution. Almost every Letter Boxed puzzle can be cleared with just two words, and that's the solution the New York Times publishes the next day. That's why the Letter Boxed answers on this page always show the two-word version: it's the cleanest path through the box and the one most players are chasing.
Solved it in three, four, or five words? That still counts. Comparing your route with the two-word answer is one of the best ways to improve.
When Does the New Letter Boxed Come Out?
A new NYT Letter Boxed puzzle is released every day at 3 a.m. Eastern Time. You can play it in the New York Times Games app, on the NYT website, or in the Play tab of the NYT News app. Letter Boxed is part of the New York Times Games subscription.
We update the Letter Boxed answer today shortly after each new puzzle goes live, so the answer card at the top of this page always shows the current puzzle. Bookmark this page and you'll never have to search for today's Letter Boxed solution again.
How to Solve Letter Boxed in Two Words
Getting a two-word solution takes planning more than vocabulary. These are the strategies experienced players use before they ever check the Letter Boxed answers.
1. Start With the Awkward Letters
Letters like Q, X, Z, J, V, and K are the hardest to fit. Look for a word that uses them early, because they usually anchor the whole solution.
2. Hunt for a Long First Word
A first word that covers eight to ten letters leaves only a handful for the second word. Long words that zigzag across all four sides are gold.
3. Plan the Ending Letter
The last letter of your first word has to start the second one. Before you commit, check whether a sensible word can begin with that letter and still pick up every letter you haven't used yet.
4. Use Prefixes and Suffixes
Endings such as -ING, -TION, -ED, -ER, and -LY, and beginnings like RE-, UN-, and DE-, stretch a word across more sides of the box. Adding one can turn a short word into a long one that covers far more letters.
5. Work Backwards
If you have a few leftover letters, think of a word that uses them, then look for a first word that ends with that word's starting letter. Working backwards often cracks a puzzle that seemed impossible from the front.
6. Don't Fall for Plurals
Adding an S to the end of a word is tempting, but it can leave you with a hard starting letter for your next word. Only use it if a good second word actually begins with S.
Letter Boxed Hints vs. Answers: Which Should You Use?
Not everyone wants the full solution. If you're close, a hint is often all it takes. Our Letter Boxed hints tell you how many words the solution uses, how long each word is, and which letters they start with, without giving away the words themselves.
If you've already spent a while on the puzzle, or you just want to check your result, reveal the full NYT Letterboxed answer instead. Seeing the official words is also a great way to learn the kinds of long, letter-hungry words the puzzle editors like to use.
Common Letter Boxed Mistakes to Avoid
- Grabbing the first word you see. Short words feel like progress but often leave you with an ending letter that blocks the rest of the puzzle.
- Ignoring the hard letters. Leaving Q, X, or J until last almost always forces extra words.
- Forgetting letters can repeat. Many great solutions reuse vowels several times.
- Trying unusual words. Very rare or technical words are often rejected by the NYT word list.
- Giving up too early. Step away for a few minutes and come back. A fresh look often reveals the word you missed.
Why Check Your Letterboxed Answers Here?
Whether you call it Letterboxed or Letter Boxed, this page is built around one goal: helping you get unstuck quickly without spoiling the fun. Today's puzzle always sits at the top with hints and a tap-to-reveal answer, previous Letter Boxed answers are one click away, and the guide above covers everything from the basic rules to advanced two-word strategies.
Come back every day for the newest Letter Boxed NYT solution, and use the archive whenever you want to revisit an older puzzle.
Letter Boxed Answers FAQ
What is the Letter Boxed answer today?
Today's NYT Letter Boxed answer is at the top of this page. You can open the hints first if you only want a nudge, or reveal the full two-word solution straight away.
What time does the new Letter Boxed puzzle come out?
A new NYT Letter Boxed puzzle is released every day at 3 a.m. Eastern Time. This page is updated with the new Letter Boxed answers shortly after each puzzle goes live.
Is there always a two-word solution in Letter Boxed?
Almost always. The official New York Times solution is usually two words, and many puzzles have more than one two-word answer. Any chain of valid words that uses all 12 letters still counts as a win.
What does par mean in Letter Boxed?
Par is the target number of words shown in the game, usually between four and six. Finishing in par or fewer words is a good result, and finishing in two words is the best you can do.
Can you reuse letters in Letter Boxed?
Yes. You can use a letter more than once, as long as two letters in a row never come from the same side of the box.
What words are not allowed in Letter Boxed?
Words must be at least three letters long. Proper nouns and hyphenated words are not accepted, and the game uses an editor-curated word list, so some dictionary words may be rejected.
Who makes the NYT Letter Boxed puzzle?
Letter Boxed is created by New York Times puzzle editor Sam Ezersky, who also edits the NYT Spelling Bee.
Where can I find yesterday's Letter Boxed answer?
Yesterday's Letter Boxed answer and older solutions are listed under Previous Letter Boxed Answers on this page and in the daily answers archive.