Today's NYT Strands puzzle (#310, January 7, 2025) presents a challenging word search with the clue "Front Women." The goal is to locate eight hidden words within the grid: seven themed words and a pangram. This guide offers hints, spoilers, and the complete solution.
Hints (Spoiler-Free):
- Hint 1: The words share a common prefix.
- Hint 2: All eight words begin with the same four-letter sequence.
- Hint 3: The four-letter beginning is a term for a woman.
Partial Spoilers (One Word Each):
- Spoiler 1: The word "Marmalade" is included.
- Spoiler 2: The word "Bunny" is also in the puzzle.
Complete Solution:
The theme is "Ladies" because each of the words is preceded by "Lady" (Lady Marmalade, Lady Bunny, etc.). The seven themed words are: Marmalade, Bunny, Liberty, Finger, Slipper, Bird, and Gaga. The solution also includes a pangram.
Solution Explanation:
The clue "Front Women" refers to the fact that each word in the solution begins with "Lady," which is a term for a woman, making it the "front" part of each phrase.
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