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Letter Boxed Answers Today

The published two-word solution to today's New York Times Letter Boxed, along with the twelve letters and hints that narrow it down without giving it away. NYT prints one solution but the puzzle usually has several, so the hints are worth trying before the reveal. Updated every day for Wednesday, August 19, 2026.

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The published solution uses 2 words — others of the same length usually exist.

Hints before the answers

  1. The twelve letters are P, H, R, A, S, E, F, U, T, M, O, C.
  2. The published solution uses 2 words.
  3. The first word starts with P and has 10 letters.
  4. The second word begins with the last letter of the first.

Two-word solution

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PERMAFROST TOUCH2 to find

All 2 answers

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  • PERMAFROST
  • TOUCH

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Questions

What is today's Letter Boxed answer?

The Wednesday, August 19, 2026 puzzle solves in 2 words: PERMAFROST — TOUCH.

Can Letter Boxed always be solved in two words?

Most days yes, though some puzzles need three. The NYT publishes one solution, but others of the same length usually exist and count just the same.

What are the rules of Letter Boxed?

Each word must be at least three letters, consecutive letters cannot come from the same side of the square, and every word after the first has to start with the letter the previous one ended on. All twelve letters must be used.

Where can I find past Letter Boxed answers?

Every previous puzzle is kept with its solution in the archive.

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