Letter Boxed Answer Today
Can't close the box? Try the hint for the first word. The full solution stays hidden until you tap.
Answers for Friday, November 13, 2026, New York date. Updated every day.
Letter Boxed Hints Today
Today's sides: HAR / TGE / IMO / NJV. Target: 5 words or fewer.
Hint 1: words in our answer
The NYT answer uses 2 words.
Hint 2: the first word
It starts with T and has 11 letters.
Today's Letter Boxed Answer
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THINGAMAJIG + GROVE
The solution from the NYT, edited by Sam Ezersky.
Yesterday's Letter Boxed Answer
Thursday, November 12, 2026: BEFRIENDING + GLAMP
How to close the box
Letter Boxed puts twelve letters around a square, three on each side. Words need at least three letters, two letters in a row cannot come from the same side, and each new word starts with the last letter of the word before. You win when every letter has been used.
The game sets a target number of words. The solution we show is the one the NYT publishes, but many other chains work too.
- Look for a long first word that uses the awkward letters.
- End words on letters that start many others, such as E or S.
- Letters can be used more than once, so do not be afraid to revisit a side.
Play Letter Boxed
Rules, tips and the link to the real game are in our Letter Boxed guide. You can also play Letter Boxed on its own site.
Letter Boxed answer FAQ
Is this the only answer?
No. Many word chains work. This is the solution the NYT itself publishes.
Can I reuse letters?
Yes, as long as each word chains to the next and you never use two letters from the same side in a row.
When does Letter Boxed change?
Every day. This page follows the date in New York.