Today's NYT 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 clue "Front Women" is the key to unlocking this puzzle.
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: That four-letter sequence is a term for a woman.
Partial Spoilers:
- Spoiler 1 (Word 1: Marmalade): See the location of "Marmalade" in the grid.
- Spoiler 2 (Word 2: Bunny): See the location of "Bunny" in the grid.
Complete Solution:
The theme is "Ladies," with each word representing a common phrase beginning with "Lady" (e.g., Lady Marmalade, Lady Gaga). The seven themed words are: Marmalade, Bunny, Liberty, Finger, Slipper, Bird, and Gaga.
Solution Explanation:
The clue "Front Women" refers to the fact that each word starts with "Lady," which is a term for a woman, making it the "front" part of each phrase. These phrases are common expressions.
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