NYT Letter Boxed · Puzzle #2553

Letter Boxed Answer for Friday, December 5, 2025

The answer to the NYT Letter Boxed puzzle on Friday, December 5, 2025 is GYM + MILQUETOAST. Below you'll find the board, the full solution chain, and how the words connect.

Puzzle Board

SYUTIQLAEMGO
Top:
S Y U
Right:
T I Q
Bottom:
L A E
Left:
M G O

Today's Solution

2-word solution

  1. 1.GYM3 letters
  2. 2.MILQUETOAST11 letters

How the Solution Works

The first word, GYM (3 letters), ends on M. The second word, MILQUETOAST (11 letters), picks up the chain at M and finishes the puzzle on T. Together the 2 words use 12 of the 12 board letters (S, Y, U, T, I, Q, L, A, E, M, G, O).

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