Issue #2722 Mon 18 May
Letter Boxed hints — May 18, 2026
Twelve letters around a square — NYT's reference chain links 2 words.
Theme
Chain words using all twelve letters around the square.
First word 5 nudges · 9 letters
First word
A row of sliders nudged up and down until nothing in the mix stands taller than the rest.
9 letters.
Starts with E.
E _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
EQUALIZER
Second word 5 nudges · 6 letters
Second word
The thing your foot does on its own when a song you forgot you knew comes on.
6 letters.
Starts with R.
R _ _ _ _ _
RHYTHM