Check out these Strands hints today if you find it hard to spot words in NYT’s latest word game. Those bored with the New York Times’ sensational games like Wordle and Connections are turning their attention to Strands for a challenging new experience. If you’re one of them, struggling with Strands #287, we can get you sorted. To help you out, we have included the hints, answers, and the Spangram for today’s NYT Strands on January 7, 2025.
Today’s Strands Theme:
The theme for today’s Strands on January 7, 2025, is — Front women.
NYT Strands Hint for Today:
The hint for today’s Spangram for Strands — the central female figure in a leadership or iconic role.
Once you’ve decrypted the Spangram, finding the theme words for today’s Strands is quite easy. If you still can’t figure it out, we’ve included hints for a couple of theme words below, including one from the left half and another from the right half of the board.
Spoiler Warning:
Scroll past this point AT YOUR OWN RISK. Hints and answers for today’s Strands below.
To make it easy for you to solve this puzzle on your own without having to scroll down to view the answers, here are some of the Strands hints that may help you:
- Hint #1: A metallic emblem often symbolizing freedom; starts with the letter “L” and ends with “Y”.
- Hint #2: An animal symbol associated with Easter; starts with the letter “B” and ends with “Y”.
Strands Spangram Position: Is It Vertical or Horizontal?
The Spangram for today’s Strands doesn’t feature that many twists and turns, so it’s mostly – HORIZONTAL.
We will help you to decipher today’s answer by providing the locations of the first and last letters of today’s Spangram below:
- First letter: Column 2, Row 1
- Last letter: Column 8, Row 1
Today’s Strands Spangram Answer:
The Spangram answer for today’s Strands #287 on January 7, 2025, is — Ladies
Today’s Strands Answers:
So, what are the answers for NYT Strands on January 7, 2025? Find out below:
- FINGER
- SLIPPER
- MARMALADE
- BIRD
- GAGA
- LIBERTY
- BUNNY
Reflections on Today’s Puzzle:
Today’s puzzle was an interesting dive into iconic female representations across various categories. Starting with “FINGER” and “SLIPPER,” the grid hinted at representations that are either symbolic or literal in their essence. “LIBERTY” and “GAGA” further cemented the theme of “Front women,” showcasing figures that stand tall in their domains. The Spangram “LADIES” tied the theme together beautifully. Overall, today’s puzzle was a fun and empowering exercise to celebrate symbolic and iconic front women.
Conclusion:
How did today’s Strands game pan out for you? Did you manage to crack the Spangram and the theme words, or did some words trip you up? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. See you tomorrow for another exciting puzzle adventure!