Letter Boxed Web Game is a free, browser-based word puzzle inspired by the New York Times' popular Letter Boxed format. Since the official NYT version moved behind a paywall, this site gives word game fans a way to keep playing the format they love, with no account, no subscription, and no hidden fees required.

How it works: Players face a square board with 12 letters split across four sides, three per side. The goal is to build a chain of words that together use every letter on the board at least once. Each new word must start with the last letter of the previous word, and you can never use two letters from the same side back to back, a simple constraint that turns the game into a genuine planning puzzle rather than a plain vocabulary test. Words need at least three letters, and standard dictionary words (including plurals and past tenses) are accepted, while proper nouns, abbreviations, and slang are not.

Who it's for: The game suits casual players who want a five minute morning habit, as well as puzzle enthusiasts chasing an efficient two or three word solve. It works well for students building vocabulary, professionals looking for a quick mental reset during the day, and retirees or lifelong learners who enjoy a low pressure but genuinely challenging brain exercise. No prior experience with the NYT version is needed to jump in.

Features: Daily Puzzle: one new board every day, with progress and streaks tracked automatically. Unlimited Mode: over 200 additional puzzles across Easy, Medium, and Hard difficulty, so players can practice anytime without waiting for the next day's board. Archive: past daily puzzles are saved and can be replayed anytime. Hint system: nudges players toward a good move without revealing the full solution. Statistics tracking: games played, current and max streaks, and average word count over time. Cross device play: works in any browser on desktop, tablet, or phone, with no app to install.

Pricing: The game is entirely free to play. There's no subscription tier, no paywall on any mode, and no account requirement, a deliberate contrast to the official NYT version, which now sits behind a paid subscription.

Use cases: A quick coffee break puzzle, a daily brain training habit, a lower pressure alternative to timed word games, or a practice tool for players trying to shave their average word count down toward the elusive two word solve. The site also includes a solver tool and strategy guides for players who want to understand why a solution works, not just what it is.