Word Pizza #228 Hints & Answer (September 16, 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
U and D are the topping letters — each is worth 10 points wherever you use it.
Hint 2: Pepperoni (fixed letters)
The 4-letter word has N in position 3
The 5-letter word has A in position 2
The 6-letter word has N in position 5
The 7-letter word has S in position 4
Hint 3: The starting word
The chain can start with ZUZ.
Answer: a full winning chain
ZUZ+30 pts
ZANY+32 pts
YANKS+36 pts
SPRENT+32 pts
TASSELS+35 pts
This chain scores 165 points. The maximum possible today is 456 points — can you find a better chain?