The New York Times Games Strands puzzle for January 7, 2025, presents a challenging yet rewarding experience for puzzle enthusiasts. Today's puzzle, labeled as #310, revolves around the theme "Front Women," requiring players to identify eight items, including a Spangram and seven themed words, all hidden within a letter grid.
New York Times Games Strands Clues
To assist you in solving this puzzle without revealing too much, here are three general hints that will guide you towards understanding the theme without giving away the answers:
General Hint 1
All these things have the same word in front of them. [ttpp]
General Hint 2
Items that all start with the same four-letter word. [ttpp]
General Hint 3
Items that all start with the same four-letter word for woman. [ttpp]
For those seeking more direct assistance, here are spoilers for two of the words in today's puzzle:
Spoiler 1
Word 1: Marmalade
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Spoiler 2
Word 2: Bunny
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The Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands
If you're ready to see the complete solution, here it is:
The category for today is Ladies. The words are Marmalade, Bunny, Liberty, Finger, Slipper, Bird, and Gaga. The Spangram for this puzzle is LADIES.
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Today's Strands Explained
The clue "Front Women" ties all the puzzle pieces together. Each themed word follows the word "Lady" to form a common phrase: Lady Marmalade, Lady Bunny, Lady Liberty, Lady Finger, Lady Slipper, Lady Bird, and Lady Gaga. The Spangram, LADIES, succinctly summarizes the theme, emphasizing the common prefix of "Lady" for all the words.
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