Word Pizza #235 Hints & Answer (September 23, 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 P are the topping letters — each is worth 10 points wherever you use it.
Hint 2: Pepperoni (fixed letters)
The 4-letter word has E in position 2
The 5-letter word has A in position 2
The 6-letter word has T in position 4
The 7-letter word has C in position 3
Hint 3: The starting word
The chain can start with TIZ.
Answer: a full winning chain
TIZ+12 pts
ZEAL+26 pts
LAIGH+27 pts
HENTED+40 pts
DECOYED+70 pts
This chain scores 175 points. The maximum possible today is 481 points — can you find a better chain?