Word Pizza #189 Hints & Answer (August 8, 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

O and S 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 MIC.

Answer: a full winning chain
  1. MIC +7 pts
  2. CANS +26 pts
  3. SWEET +45 pts
  4. TALKIE +40 pts
  5. ETCHERS +95 pts

This chain scores 213 points. The maximum possible today is 494 points — can you find a better chain?

Max possible score for #189: 494 pts

Play Word Pizza #236 free →