NYT Letter Boxed · Puzzle #2605
Letter Boxed Answer for Monday, January 26, 2026
The answer to the NYT Letter Boxed puzzle on Monday, January 26, 2026 is CHINSTRAP + PHLOX. Below you'll find the board, the full solution chain, and how the words connect.
Puzzle Board
- Top:
- H T N
- Right:
- X A S
- Bottom:
- R L P
- Left:
- I O C
Today's Solution
2-word solution
- 1.CHINSTRAP9 letters
- 2.PHLOX5 letters
How the Solution Works
The first word, CHINSTRAP (9 letters), ends on P. The second word, PHLOX (5 letters), picks up the chain at P and finishes the puzzle on X. Together the 2 words use 12 of the 12 board letters (H, T, N, X, A, S, R, L, P, I, O, C).
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