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 spoiler-free hints:
General Hint 1: The words share a common prefix.
General Hint 2: All items begin with the same four-letter word.
General Hint 3: The four-letter word is a term for a woman.
Still stuck? Here are some partial solutions:
Spoiler 1: One of the words is "Marmalade."
Spoiler 2: Another word is "Bunny."
Complete Solution (Major Spoiler!):
The theme is "Ladies," as each word is a common term preceded by "Lady" (e.g., Lady Marmalade, Lady Bunny). The themed words are: Marmalade, Bunny, Liberty, Finger, Slipper, Bird, and Gaga.
Ready to test your skills? Play Strands on the New York Times Games website.