Letter Boxed - Free Daily Word Puzzle, No Subscription Needed
What Is Letter Boxed Game?
Letter Boxed Game is a daily word puzzle where twelve letters are arranged on the four sides of a square three per side. Your job is to form a chain of English words that uses every single letter on the board, without ever placing two consecutive letters from the same side of the square.
The game was made famous by The New York Times, but you do not need a subscription to play a great version of it. Letter Puzzle Hub publishes a brand-new Letter Boxed board every night at midnight completely free, forever, with no account required.
Why Play Letter Boxed on Letter Puzzle Hub?
There are dozens of places to look up Letter Boxed answers. There are very few places where you can actually play a high-quality, free version of the game with everything you need in one place. Here is what makes this site different from every other option:
- New daily puzzle every night at midnight — fresh board, new letters, new theme every single morning
- 40+ practice puzzles sorted by difficulty — Easy, Medium, and Hard — available any time with no daily limit
- Custom puzzle builder — create any 12-letter board and share it with anyone via a single link
- Letter Boxed solver tool — enter any board and find every valid word chain instantly
- Streak tracking and full score history stored locally — no account needed
- Dark mode, mobile-first design, and zero ads blocking the game
- 100% free forever — no subscription, no trial, no paywall of any kind
How to Play Letter Boxed Game — Quick Start
New to the game? Here is the complete picture in under one minute:
- A square board shows 12 letters — 3 on each side: top, bottom, left, right.
- Tap or click letters to spell words. Every word must be at least 3 letters long.
- The same-side rule: you cannot use two consecutive letters from the same side of the square.
- Words must chain — the last letter of word one becomes the first letter of word two.
- Goal: use every letter on the board at least once across your full word chain.
- Fewer words used = higher score. Beat par and you win.
Want the full strategy guide with tips for finding two-word solutions? Read the complete How to Play Letter Boxed guide.
Who Is Letter Puzzle Hub For?
Letter Boxed appeals to a wide range of players. Teachers use it as a classroom warm-up that takes five minutes and sharpens language instincts. Writers use it to unlock creative thinking before a session. Competitive solvers chase two-word solutions. And a lot of people simply play it every morning because it is more satisfying than scrolling a five-minute mental challenge that actually feels productive.
The game has a short learning curve. Most players click with Letter Boxed around their fifth puzzle, when the same-side rule stops feeling like a restriction and starts feeling like the puzzle’s defining logic. Give it a week and missing a day will genuinely bother you.
About Letter Puzzle Hub
Letter Puzzle Hub is an independent word puzzle website built by a dedicated team of word game players. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to The New York Times Company in any way. Our daily Letter Boxed puzzles are original content created independently from scratch tested by a human, rated for difficulty, and accompanied by graduated hints and a full solution.
We have published one new original Letter Boxed puzzle every night since 2025. Every feature on this site the daily puzzle, 40+ practice boards, the solver tool, and the custom puzzle builder is free permanently, with no subscription and no account required. Contact us at contact@letterpuzzlehub.com
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Letter Puzzle Hub free to use?
Yes completely and permanently free. No subscription, no trial period, no hidden upgrade. Every feature including practice mode, the solver, and the custom builder costs nothing.
Is this the official New York Times Letter Boxed?
No. Letter Puzzle Hub is an independent site and is not affiliated with The New York Times. We create our own original daily puzzles using the same game format. For the official NYT version, visit nytimes it requires a paid subscription.
Do I need an account to play?
Never. Your streak, score history, and preferences are saved locally in your browser. No sign-up, no email, no password ever.
How often does the puzzle update?
Every night at midnight. A fresh board is always waiting when you wake up.