NYT Strands June 4 2025 Hints, Spangram and Answer

4 June 2025
7 Words

Find all theme words and the spangram in today's letter grid. Need help? Use our step-by-step hints below!

Today's Theme

"Monster quest"

Spangram

8 letters

Theme Words

6 words

What is NYT Strands?

NYT Strands is The New York Times' captivating word puzzle that combines elements of word search with thematic word finding. Each day presents a 6×8 grid of letters where you must discover all theme words related to a specific clue, plus find the special "spangram" that spans across the grid.

Unlike traditional word searches, Strands words can change direction, creating unique shapes and paths through the grid. The challenge is not just finding words, but understanding how they all connect to the daily theme.

Today's Theme

"Monster quest"

Find 6 theme words and 1 spangram related to this clue

NYT Strands Grid for 4 June 2025

M
O
C
K
R
A
M
H
T
R
N
K
A
N
Y
B
R
E
C
A
J
P
I
E
Y
K
T
G
W
L
E
T
A
I
F
A
I
L
D
O
R
C
E
P
O
S
O
T

💡 Connect adjacent letters (including diagonally) to form words. Words can change direction!

Step-by-Step Hints for 4 June 2025

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Today's Theme Hint

"Monster quest"

All theme words relate to this clue. Think about different meanings and related concepts!

Spangram Hints

Length & Position

8 letters - spans from one side of the grid to the opposite side

Letter-by-Letter Reveal

C______S

Theme Words (6 words)

All of these words relate to: "Monster quest"

7 letters: B _____ T
7 letters: C _____ R
9 letters: J _______ E
6 letters: K ____ N
7 letters: M _____ N
4 letters: Y __ I

Pro Tips for Solving Strands

Getting Started

  • • Look for the spangram first - it reveals the theme
  • • Start from grid corners and edges
  • • Think about the theme clue literally and figuratively

Advanced Strategy

  • • Words can change direction mid-word
  • • Look for common prefixes and suffixes
  • • Use non-theme words to unlock hint system

Spoiler Alert!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Complete Solution for 4 June 2025

Here are all the answers for today's NYT Strands puzzle

🎯 Spangram Answer

CRYPTIDS

This word spans across the grid and summarizes today's theme

📝 Theme Words: "Monster quest"

BIGFOOT
CRAWLER
JACKALOPE
KRAKEN
MOTHMAN
YETI

🔍 Bonus Words Found in Grid

These 550 additional words can also be formed from the grid letters

Click to reveal all bonus words

Non-theme words that help unlock hints in the game

All Bonus Words

ACANTH
ACRID
ACTOR
ACTORS
ADIOS
ADIT
ADOORS
ADOS
AFOOT
AFRIT
AFRO
AFROS
AGILA
AGILE
AGILER
AGIO
AGIOS
AGITA
AIDOS
AIDS
AIRS
AIRT
AKEE
AKELA
ALEE
ALEW
ALIEN
ALIT
ALOD
ALODS
ALOOF
AMMO
ANATA
ANATTA
ANKER
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ATTACK
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AYELP
BIEN
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CAKE
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CALF
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CARS
CART
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CHAM
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CHANT
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COMM
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CRYPT
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DATA
DATE
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DITTY
DOAT
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DOOL
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DOOLIE
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DOORS
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DOOSRA
DOPE
DORS
DORT
EILD
EILDS
ELATE
ELDS
ELITE
ELOPE
EPILATE
EPOS
ERNE
ETAT
FACT
FACTOR
FACTORIAL
FACTORS
FARO
FAROS
FARS
FART
FIAT
FIDO
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FITTE
FLAW
FLAWIER
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FLIP
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FOOD
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IDLE
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IGAD
IODATE
JACK
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KADI
KAID
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KAIF
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KALI
KANA
KANE
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KARK
KARN
KATA
KATANA
KATI
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KATTI
KEEL
KEIR
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KELP
KELPIE
KELT
KELTIE
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KERB
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KERN
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KETA
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KYTE
LADS
LAID
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LOOF
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LOOR
LOOS
LOPE
LWEI
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MANA
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MANATI
MANJACK
MANTO
MANTY
MANY
MANYATA
MANYATTA
MOCH
MOCHA
MOCHY
MOCK
MOTH
MOTHY
NAAM
NACKET
NAKER
NARK
NATAL
NATALITY
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NERK
NERKA
OAKY
OCTROI
ODAL
ODOR
ODORS
ODSO
OLDS
OLPE
OOIDAL
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OOLITE
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OORIAL
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ORCA
PELA
PELE
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PELT
PELTA
PIER
PIET
PIETA
PIETY
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PLAID
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RAKE
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REEK
REEL
REEN
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RELIGIOSO
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RIDS
RIEL
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RIGIDS
RILE
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RITT
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ROADS
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ROOS
ROOT
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SOFAR
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SOOT
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SORT
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TADS
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TAIT
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TAKE
TAKY
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TALI
TANA
TANH
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TAOS
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TORSO
TRAWL
TRAWLER
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TRIALITY
TRIFLE
TRIFLER
TRIG
TRIO
TRIOS
TROAD
TROADS
TROAK
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TRODS
TROOLIE
TROOP
TRYP
TYKE
TYPIER
WALE
WALER
WALI
WALIER
WARS
WART
WEEK
WEEN
WEER
WEIL
WEIR
WERE
WIEL
WILE
WIRE
WITAN
WITGAT
WITTY
YACK
YACKA
YELD
YELP
YELT
YETT
550
Bonus Words
4
Shortest Word
9
Longest Word
557
Total Words
💡 Pro Tip

In NYT Strands, finding 3 non-theme words unlocks a hint that highlights letters for a theme word. Use these bonus words strategically when you're stuck!

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