Issue #2723 Tue 19 May
Letter Boxed hints — May 19, 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
The slow head-shake of someone watching the news land too strangely to be true.
9 letters.
Starts with D.
D _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
DISBELIEF
Second word 5 nudges · 6 letters
Second word
The shapeless cardigan and sensible shoes that gave up on impressing anyone several decades ago.
6 letters.
Starts with F.
F _ _ _ _ _
FRUMPY