NYT Letter Boxed · Puzzle #2602
Letter Boxed Answer for Friday, January 23, 2026
The answer to the NYT Letter Boxed puzzle on Friday, January 23, 2026 is FREQUENTLY + YIKES. Below you'll find the board, the full solution chain, and how the words connect.
Puzzle Board
- Top:
- S Q I
- Right:
- R L N
- Bottom:
- E T Y
- Left:
- F K U
Today's Solution
2-word solution
- 1.FREQUENTLY10 letters
- 2.YIKES5 letters
How the Solution Works
The first word, FREQUENTLY (10 letters), ends on Y. The second word, YIKES (5 letters), picks up the chain at Y and finishes the puzzle on S. Together the 2 words use 12 of the 12 board letters (S, Q, I, R, L, N, E, T, Y, F, K, U).
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