NYT Letter Boxed · Puzzle #2583
Letter Boxed Answer for Sunday, January 4, 2026
The answer to the NYT Letter Boxed puzzle on Sunday, January 4, 2026 is INFECTIOUS + SCHLOCK. Below you'll find the board, the full solution chain, and how the words connect.
Puzzle Board
- Top:
- T S F
- Right:
- O H K
- Bottom:
- U I C
- Left:
- L N E
Today's Solution
2-word solution
- 1.INFECTIOUS10 letters
- 2.SCHLOCK7 letters
How the Solution Works
The first word, INFECTIOUS (10 letters), ends on S. The second word, SCHLOCK (7 letters), picks up the chain at S and finishes the puzzle on K. Together the 2 words use 12 of the 12 board letters (T, S, F, O, H, K, U, I, C, L, N, E).
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