Today's New York Times Games Strands puzzle (#310, January 7, 2025) presents a challenging word search themed around "Front Women." The goal is to locate eight hidden words within the letter grid: seven themed words and a pangram. This guide provides hints, spoilers, and the complete solution.
The puzzle's clue is "Front Women."
Hints (Spoiler-Free):
- Hint 1: The words share a common prefix.
- Hint 2: All items begin with the same four-letter word.
- Hint 3: The four-letter word is a term for a woman.
Partial Spoilers:
- Spoiler 1: One of the words is "Marmalade."
- Spoiler 2: Another word is "Bunny."
Complete Solution:
The theme is "Ladies," with each word representing a common phrase beginning with "Lady": Lady Marmalade, Lady Bunny, Lady Liberty, Lady Finger, Lady Slipper, Lady Bird, and Lady Gaga.
Solution Explanation:
The clue "Front Women" refers to the placement of the word "Lady" (or a synonym) at the beginning of each themed word. The puzzle requires players to identify words commonly associated with the prefix "Lady."
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