Reviews of Letter Box - Word Boxed Game

By: Neil McGrogan

List of user reviews and ratings for Letter Box - Word Boxed Game

Total ratings

4.80 (Rating count: 3,323)

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Review summary

Overall, users like the concept and find the puzzle engaging and similar to NYT Letterbox, with the free/rewplayable format appealing as an alternative to paid versions. However, progress is hampered by a weak/erratic dictionary that rejects legitimate words, which breaks the experience for many players. Ads are a major pain point for several reviewers due to placement, frequency, and even video ads after every game. UI and input problems (dragging letters, exiting after solving, handling unusual characters) further frustrate players. Some want scoring or achievements. Despite the positives, dictionary accuracy and ads/bugs limit long-term appeal.

Pros

Engaging, Letterbox-like Word Box puzzle that scratches the Letterbox itch and is enjoyable.
Replayable, NYT-like experience; can be played repeatedly rather than just once.
Serves as a free, accessible alternative to the NYT version.
Broadly positive reception of the core gameplay.

Cons

Dictionary/word list is incomplete or inconsistent, rejecting common and legitimate words.
Ads are intrusive and poorly placed, with banner placements, frequent video ads, and ad coverage during play.
Frequent UI/UX bugs and input issues (dragging letters sometimes fails, can't exit after solving, unusual characters handling, reporting problems blocked).
Missing features like scoring/achievements and progress incentives.

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 2.80

All time rating average: 4.80

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Date	Author	Comment
2026-03-20	ve*****	This is a poor imitation of the NYT Letterboxed. Common words that are in every official dictionary are NOT recognized as valid words. Furthermore, the app’s solution often uses proper nouns, which are not allowed in similar word games. The most recent example I can make is the word CONTRARIAN. Apparently it is not a word. I am updating my previous review to confirm that this app needs some help. I just found two more words that are not recognized as valid even though they are commonly used in proper English: Globalist and Globalities 🙄🤦🏼‍♂️
This is a poor imitation of the NYT Letterboxed. Common words that are in every official dictionary are NOT recognized as valid words. Furthermore, the app’s solution often uses proper nouns, which are not allowed in similar word games. The most recent example I can make is the word CONTRARIAN. Apparently it is not a word. I am updating my previous review to confirm that this app needs some help. I just found two more words that are not recognized as valid even though they are commonly used in proper English: Globalist and Globalities 🙄🤦🏼‍♂️
2026-03-15	bu*****	This game is so hard. I do not like to do it. I do not recommend it if you do it. I definitely do not like it. Do not get this app. Do not do it on New York Times.
This game is so hard. I do not like to do it. I do not recommend it if you do it. I definitely do not like it. Do not get this app. Do not do it on New York Times.
2026-01-21	Lc*****	The ad covers the part of the game where you submit a word so you are STUCK! What a pain!
The ad covers the part of the game where you submit a word so you are STUCK! What a pain!
2025-12-30	Jm*****	A version of this game used to be free on the NYT games app, but no more without a pricey subscription. It was my favorite game challenge, so I am trying this and will re-evaluate after I see how often the ads pop up, and who they are allowing to advertise.
A version of this game used to be free on the NYT games app, but no more without a pricey subscription. It was my favorite game challenge, so I am trying this and will re-evaluate after I see how often the ads pop up, and who they are allowing to advertise.
2025-12-18	19*****	Love this game but it doesn’t recognize all legit words and the ads are inappropriate. I’ve seen multiple ads of females masturbating . Yikes
Love this game but it doesn’t recognize all legit words and the ads are inappropriate. I’ve seen multiple ads of females masturbating . Yikes
2025-11-26	VI*****	I enjoy using this app. Unfortunately the dictionary in the free version is extremely limited. :(
I enjoy using this app. Unfortunately the dictionary in the free version is extremely limited. :(
2025-11-21	Co*****	It frequently rejects, legitimate words. Pathetic.
It frequently rejects, legitimate words. Pathetic.
2025-11-06	Ti*****	Great game with minimal ads
Great game with minimal ads
2025-09-22	Vl*****	This is a great game to scratch the letterbox itch. Just missing some type of scoring, points, or achievements to make you want to keep playing it.
This is a great game to scratch the letterbox itch. Just missing some type of scoring, points, or achievements to make you want to keep playing it.
2025-09-17	Wi*****	After The NY Times started trying to charge for playing some of their games, I found this alternative! Exactly the same but you can play repeatedly instead of just once! Love it!
After The NY Times started trying to charge for playing some of their games, I found this alternative! Exactly the same but you can play repeatedly instead of just once! Love it!