Challenge your vocabulary with the Letter Boxed puzzle from July 7, 2025. After solving it, check below to see how your answer stacks up against the official New York Times solution.
OMG
ETU
VRB
OVERGROWTH
Explanation of the Words:
JUMBO
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Starts with J (top-left).
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Goes to U → M → B → O (using allowed letters from different sides).
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This is a valid word that means very large or huge.
OVERGROWTH
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Starts with O (last letter of “JUMBO”).
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Then connects to V → E → R → G → R → O → W → T → H
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The word OVERGROWTH means excessive growth, like a jungle or a garden getting out of control.
These two words together use all the letters from the box at least once, which is the main goal of the game.
Why This Solution Works:
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All letters from the box are used.
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No illegal jumps between sides.
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“JUMBO” ends with “O” and “OVERGROWTH” starts with “O”, creating a valid chain.
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Words are valid English words.
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No repetition of side-to-side letters from the same side.