Word Pizza is a daily word-chain puzzle: five words, 3 to 7 letters, where each word must start with the last letter of the one before it. Reveal as little as you need — hints go from gentle to full spoiler.
Hint 1: Today's topping letters
E and T are the topping letters — each is worth 8 points wherever you use it.
Hint 2: Pepperoni (fixed letters)
The 4-letter word has E in position 2
The 5-letter word has I in position 2
The 6-letter word has E in position 2
The 7-letter word has A in position 2
Hint 3: The starting word
The chain can start with MOT.
Answer: a full winning chain
MOT+12 pts
TENT+50 pts
TIERS+57 pts
SEXUAL+80 pts
LADDERS+80 pts
This chain scores 279 points. The maximum possible today is 521 points — can you find a better chain?