Today's New York Times Games Strands puzzle (#310, January 7, 2025) presents a challenging word search themed around "Front Women." The objective is to locate eight hidden words within the letter grid: seven themed words and a pangram.
Need a hand? Here are some clues, spoilers, and the complete solution.
Spoiler-Free Hints:
- Hint 1: The solution words share a common prefix.
- Hint 2: All the words begin with the same four-letter sequence.
- Hint 3: The four-letter prefix refers to a female person.
Partial Spoilers (One Word Each):
- 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." The words are: Marmalade, Bunny, Liberty, Finger, Slipper, Bird, and Gaga.
Solution Explanation:
The clue "Front Women" is solved by recognizing that each themed word follows the prefix "Lady" (e.g., Lady Marmalade, Lady Bunny).
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