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Stuck on today’s Letter Boxed? We’ve got your back with gentle hints, clever starting words from today’s letters, and the full solution if you need it. Whether you’re aiming for a two-word solve or just trying to use every letter, we’ll help you crack the box and keep your streak alive!
Solving Today’s Letter Boxed - Thursday, July 17
Today's letters round the square:
TOP: O, L, T
LEFT: R, E, P,
RIGHT: M, U, N
BOTTOM: A, F, X
Today's Letter Boxed Answer
Ready for the reveal? Here’s how today’s puzzle can be solved in 2 words.
FLAP → PORTMANTEUX
Want to explore on your own? Use our Word Finder Tool to generate all possible words from these 12 letters, then find the ones that follow today’s square rules.
All 2-word solutions for today's puzzle
EXOPLANET → TURFMEN
EXPLEMENT → TARTUFO
EXOPLANET → TURFMAN
FLAP → PORTMANTEAUX
PLANFORM → MANTEAUX
PLATFORM → MANTEAUX
EARFLAP → PORTMANTEAUX
FOULUP → PORTMANTEAUX
PLANFORM → METATEXTUAL
All 3-word solutions for today's puzzle
MANTE → EXPO → ORFUL
PLANFORM → MET → TUX
PORTMAN → NEF → FLUX
PLAT → TURFMEN → NOX
PLET → TURFMAN → NOX
TAMP → PURFLE → EXON
EXPO → ORFUL → LAMENT
FLEURON → NEXT → TAMP
FLEXO → OPT → TURFMAN
FLEXO → OUR → RAMPANT
FLEXO → ONRAMP → PATU
FLEXOR → RUT → TAMPON
FLU → URTEXT → TAMPON
FLUE → EXOME → ENRAPT
FLUOR → RANE → EXEMPT
FORAMEN → NEXT → TULP
FOMENT → TROPAL → LUX
FONT → TEMPORAL → LUX
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What Is Letter Boxed?
Letter Boxed is a daily word puzzle from The New York Times. The goal is to use all 12 letters arranged around a square to form words, ideally solving the puzzle in as few words as possible.
Basic Rules
- Form words by connecting letters around the square.
- Each word must be at least 3 letters long.
- No consecutive letters can come from the same side of the square.
- The last letter of each word becomes the first letter of the next.
- Words must be valid dictionary words, no proper nouns, cussing, or hyphenated terms.
When & Where to Play 🕘
- A new puzzle drops daily at 3 a.m. EST.
- Play on the NYT Games site, the NYT News app, or the NYT Games app.
- Available to Games, All Access, or Home Delivery subscribers.
Tips & Tricks for Solving Letter Boxed
Mastering Letter Boxed takes practice, pattern recognition, and a few smart strategies. Here’s how to improve your solves:
Spot Prefixes and Suffixes
Look for common word parts like pre-, un-, -ing, or -tion. These can help you build longer words and chain connections more easily.
Watch for Letter Patterns
Pay attention to letter combinations that naturally follow one another in English, like TH, ER, ST, or CK. They make great building blocks for valid words.
Don’t Forget the S
The letter S can be a powerful tool. Use it to form plurals or extend short words into longer ones (e.g., CAT → CATS).
Start Small
Begin by forming short, simple words to get comfortable with the mechanics. With time and practice, you’ll develop the skills to find elegant two-word solutions.
Use the Word Finder Tool
Stuck? Use our Word Finder Tool to generate possible words using today’s 12 letters. Then filter by the puzzle rules to guide your solve.
Play More Word Games
Enhance your vocabulary and pattern recognition by playing other word games, such as Spelling Bee, Crosswords, or Wordle. The more you play, the sharper your solving instincts get.