Letter Boxed · No. 2862 · Monday, October 5, 2026

NYT Letter Boxed #2862 answers and hints

Sides: DOT · RGU · ILN · FEC. Hints toward the 2-word solution, one step at a time.

By DailyWordHint editors · Puzzle for Monday, October 5, 2026

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Try to solve in 4 words

Each word starts with the last letter of the one before. Letters next to each other can’t share a side. Any route that uses all 12 letters wins.

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The solution2 words

NudgeReveal nudge

Start casual in the kitchen, end in finishing school.

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HintReveal hint

First word is everyday clipped slang; second belongs to drama coaches and old etiquette manuals.

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One wordReveal one word

One of the words: FRIDGE

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AnswerReveal answer

FRIDGE → ELOCUTION

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