Letter Boxed Solver - Find 2-Word Solutions

Free Letter Boxed puzzle solver. Enter the letters on each side of the box to find optimal word chains and 2-word solutions. Solve today's NYT Letter Boxed instantly.

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Enter 3 letters for each side of the box (12 total unique letters)

How to Play NYT Letter Boxed

Letter Boxed is a daily word puzzle from The New York Times where you connect letters around a square to form words. The goal is to use all 12 letters in as few words as possible, ideally just 2 words.

Letter Boxed Rules

  • Words must be at least 3 letters long - No 2-letter words allowed.
  • Connect letters from different sides - Each letter must connect to a letter on a DIFFERENT side of the box.
  • No consecutive same-side letters - You cannot use two letters from the same side in a row.
  • Chain words together - The last letter of one word becomes the first letter of the next word.
  • Use all 12 letters - Your word chain must include every letter at least once.
  • Fewer words = better - 2-word solutions are ideal, 3 words is good.

Letter Boxed Strategy Tips

  • Look for long words first: Words using 8+ unique letters make 2-word solutions easier.
  • Pay attention to ending letters: Your first word's last letter determines what words you can use next.
  • Identify difficult letters: Some letters only appear on one side - plan around them.
  • Use uncommon letter combinations: Letters on the same side often form unusual pairs.
  • Think backwards: Sometimes it helps to find a good second word first, then find a first word ending in that letter.
  • Reuse letters: You can use the same letter multiple times within a word.

Finding 2-Word Solutions

The holy grail of Letter Boxed is solving in just 2 words. Here's how to find them:

  1. Find words with many unique letters - Look for 7-9 letter words that use different letters.
  2. Check the ending letter - Make sure the ending letter can start words using the remaining letters.
  3. Cover all 12 letters - Between both words, every letter must appear at least once.
  4. Verify the rules - Ensure no consecutive letters are from the same side.

Common Letter Boxed Patterns

  • -ING endings: Many long words end in ING, giving you "G" to start the next word.
  • -TION endings: Words ending in TION give you "N" for the next word.
  • -ED endings: Past tense words often end in D or ED.
  • UN- prefix: Starting with UN- can help use difficult letter combinations.

Frequently Asked Questions About Letter Boxed

What are the NYT Letter Boxed rules?
Words must be 3+ letters. You must alternate between sides - consecutive letters cannot be from the same side. The last letter of each word becomes the first letter of the next word. Goal: use all 12 letters.
What is the best Letter Boxed strategy?
Look for long words that use many unique letters. Pay attention to which letters can start words (based on what ends your previous word). Aim for 2-word solutions - they're possible most days.
How do I enter the Letter Boxed sides?
Enter the 3 letters on each side of the square: top, right, bottom, and left. The order within each side doesn't matter, but make sure each side has exactly 3 letters.
Can Letter Boxed always be solved in 2 words?
Most puzzles can be solved in 2 words, though some require 3. Our solver finds all 2-word solutions when they exist, sorted by total length (shorter is better).