Letter Boxed hints and answers for August 29, 2026
Hints that get gradually more specific, then the answers if you need them. Nothing is revealed until you tap.
Today’s Letter Boxed sides
Three letters per side. Consecutive letters cannot share a side.
Letter Boxed hints for August 29, 2026
Open one hint at a time. Each is more specific than the last, so you can stop as soon as it clicks.
Letter Boxed solution today
The NYT’s official solution. Many other valid chains exist.
How to solve Letter Boxed
Tap letters on the square to build a word; lines are drawn between the letters as you go. Submit the word, then start the next one from its final letter. Keep going until every letter on the square has been used. There is no limit on the number of words, but the fewer you use, the better your solve.
Want the full method? Read our Letter Boxed strategy and tips, or check how to play Letter Boxed on the hub.
Letter Boxed tips for tomorrow
- Look for a two-word solution. Find a long word that covers most of the letters, then a second word that starts with its last letter and mops up the rest.
- Start from the rare letters. Q, J, X and Z have few neighbours. Build around them first so they do not get stranded at the end.
- Count the letters each word covers. A word only helps if it introduces letters you have not used. Prefer words with many distinct letters.
Done for today? Try Spelling Bee, Strands, Wordle, all with hints first and answers behind a reveal.
Previous Letter Boxed puzzles
Letter Boxed FAQ
What is the Letter Boxed solution today?+
The official solution for August 29, 2026 is QUAIL then LONGEVITY.
What is par for Letter Boxed today?+
Par is 6 words.
What does par mean in Letter Boxed?+
Par is the number of words the NYT suggests for solving the puzzle. Most puzzles can be solved in two words, below par.
Is Letter Boxed free?+
You can play with limited access for free; full access is part of an NYT Games subscription.
