NYT Letter Boxed · Puzzle #2627
Letter Boxed Answer for Tuesday, February 17, 2026
The answer to the NYT Letter Boxed puzzle on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 is NIGHTCAPS + SOUTHPAW. Below you'll find the board, the full solution chain, and how the words connect.
Puzzle Board
- Top:
- A U H
- Right:
- P N G
- Bottom:
- T W S
- Left:
- I O C
Today's Solution
2-word solution
- 1.NIGHTCAPS9 letters
- 2.SOUTHPAW8 letters
How the Solution Works
The first word, NIGHTCAPS (9 letters), ends on S. The second word, SOUTHPAW (8 letters), picks up the chain at S and finishes the puzzle on W. Together the 2 words use 12 of the 12 board letters (A, U, H, P, N, G, T, W, S, I, O, C).
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