Letterboxed hints for today
Sun, Nov 8
Checked against the game at 08:46 UTC. Hints first, answer only when you ask.
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- Hint 1 of 3 · Gentle nudge The solution uses two words that connect at a shared letter.
- Hint 2 of 3 · Starting clue The first word begins with C and has 9 letters.
- Hint 3 of 3 · Full answer The two words are CHOPSTICK and KNAVE, linked by the shared letter K.
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Today's Letterboxed Solution
Click each word to reveal the solution chain one step at a time.
Solution (2 words)
Letterboxed solver
Find a chain of 2 words using all 12 letters. Last letter of each word starts the next.
Yesterday's Letterboxed answer Saturday, November 7. Tap to show.
BLOWUP → PHARYNX
How to play Letterboxed
You are given a square with 12 letters arranged along its four sides, three letters per side. Your goal is to use all 12 letters by forming a chain of valid words.
Each word must be formed by connecting letters from different sides of the square. You cannot use two consecutive letters from the same side. For example, if you start with a letter on the top side, the next letter must come from the left, right, or bottom side.
Words chain together: the last letter of one word becomes the first letter of the next. This chain continues until you have used every one of the 12 letters at least once.
The official challenge is to solve the puzzle in 5 words or fewer. Expert players aim for 2-word or even 1-word solutions. Letters can be reused across words, but you still need to cover all 12 unique letters.
The puzzle resets daily at 3:00 AM ET.
Play at nytimes.com/puzzles/letter-boxed. A new puzzle every day at 03:00 ET.
Tips
- Start by looking for a long word that covers as many unique letters as possible. A 7- or 8-letter opener dramatically reduces what you need to find next.
- Pay attention to which letters share a side. Since consecutive letters cannot come from the same side, plan your letter order to zigzag between sides naturally.
- Focus on the last letter of each word. You want it to be a letter that starts many common words, giving you more options for the next word in the chain.
- Uncommon letter combinations like X, Q, or Z are usually harder to connect. Prioritize words that use these early so you are not stuck at the end.
Questions
When does Letterboxed reset?
Letterboxed resets 03:00 ET. A new puzzle is available every day.
Is Letterboxed free?
Yes. Letterboxed is free to play.
Where can I find past answers?
Check our Letterboxed archive page for past answers.