Today's NYT Games Strands puzzle (#310, January 7, 2025) presents a challenging word search themed around "Front Women." The objective is to locate eight hidden items within the letter grid: seven themed words and a pangram.
This guide offers hints, partial solutions, and the complete answer.
Spoiler-Free Hints:
- Hint 1: All eight words share a common four-letter prefix.
- Hint 2: The prefix is a common term for a woman.
- Hint 3: Consider common phrases where "Lady" precedes the hidden words.
Partial Spoilers (One Word Each):
- Spoiler 1: Marmalade
- Spoiler 2: Bunny
Complete Solution:
The theme is "Lady" as a prefix. The eight words are: Lady Marmalade, Lady Bunny, Lady Liberty, Lady Finger, Lady Slipper, Lady Bird, Lady Gaga, and the pangram.
Solution Explanation:
The clue "Front Women" refers to the fact that each solution word begins with "Lady," a term for a woman, making it the "front" part of the word.
Enjoy the puzzle! Remember to visit the New York Times Games Strands website to play.