NYT Letterboxed Today May 16, 2026 Answers

16 May, 2026 Letter Boxed Answers. We solved this puzzle for you. You may start to form words, in whichever direction you prefer enough that you form:
one 3+ letter word and the next word’s starting letter must be the ending letter of the previous word.

Puzzle Letters

• M
• T
• D
• K
• A
• H
• R
• O
• P
• I
• V
• E

Hint

Today’s puzzle needs two words to solve.

• The first word has 5 letters
  V* * * A and the definition is
  A clear distilled alcoholic liquor made from grain mash.

• The second word has 12 letters
  A* * * * * * * * * * R and the definition is
  An open, outdoor theatre (which may be a theatre in the round, or have a stage with seating on only one side), especially one from the classical period of ancient Greece or Rome, or a modern venue of similar design.

Still no idea? Answer is below:

Puzzle No. 2720

• VODKA
• AMPHITHEATER

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