NYT Letter Boxed · Puzzle #2596
Letter Boxed Answer for Saturday, January 17, 2026
The answer to the NYT Letter Boxed puzzle on Saturday, January 17, 2026 is JUNKYARD + DOWEL. Below you'll find the board, the full solution chain, and how the words connect.
Puzzle Board
- Top:
- D E N
- Right:
- K R J
- Bottom:
- A U O
- Left:
- Y L W
Today's Solution
2-word solution
- 1.JUNKYARD8 letters
- 2.DOWEL5 letters
How the Solution Works
The first word, JUNKYARD (8 letters), ends on D. The second word, DOWEL (5 letters), picks up the chain at D and finishes the puzzle on L. Together the 2 words use 12 of the 12 board letters (D, E, N, K, R, J, A, U, O, Y, L, W).
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