Word Pizza #162 Hints & Answer (July 12, 2026)

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

I and D are the topping letters — each is worth 8 points wherever you use it.

Hint 2: Pepperoni (fixed letters)
Hint 3: The starting word

The chain can start with PAP.

Answer: a full winning chain
  1. PAP +7 pts
  2. PRAM +16 pts
  3. MINER +42 pts
  4. RECLAD +60 pts
  5. DANGLES +75 pts

This chain scores 200 points. The maximum possible today is 541 points — can you find a better chain?

Max possible score for #162: 541 pts

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