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 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: The solution 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 (One Word Each):
- Spoiler 1: Marmalade
- Spoiler 2: Bunny
Complete Solution:
The theme, "Front Women," refers to words that can be preceded by "Lady" to create common phrases. The eight words are: Marmalade, Bunny, Liberty, Finger, Slipper, Bird, and Gaga.
Solution Explanation:
The puzzle's design cleverly uses the phrase "Front Women" as a clue. Each solution word ("Marmalade," "Bunny," etc.) forms a common phrase when combined with "Lady" at the beginning (e.g., "Lady Marmalade," "Lady Bunny"). The placement of the words within the grid adds an extra layer of complexity to the challenge.
Enjoy the puzzle! You can find the New York Times Games Strands puzzle on their website, accessible from most devices.