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Issue #1048 Sun 17 Oct

NYT Letter Boxed Hints & Answer — October 17, 2021

Twelve letters around a square. A reference chain solves it in 2 words (14 letters total).

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Chain 2 words using all twelve letters.

First word 5 hints · 5 letters

First word

Second word 5 hints · 9 letters

Second word

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  1. Reveal first word
    SKORT
  2. Reveal second word
    TECHNIQUE

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NYT Letter Boxed (#1048) on October 17, 2021 can be solved in 2 words and rates 2 out of 4. The ladder above hints at the starting letters and lengths without spelling out the chain. For the full solution, open the answer section on this page.

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