The latest Strands puzzle is available, and it’s a challenging one, especially for those unfamiliar with the spangram. The theme is “Monster Quest,” with a hint provided by the phrase “Scary critters.” To solve the puzzle, players need to find hidden words that fit the theme.
A list of clue words has been revealed, including MANY, MOCK, MOTH, TAKE, GATE, DOPE, FACT, PILE, DOOR, DOORS, FOOT, REEK, LOPE, and LAID. Any word of four or more letters from this list can be used to unlock in-game hints.
The goal of the puzzle is to find all the answers, including the spangram, a theme word that spans the length of the puzzle board. The non-spangram answers are MOTHMAN, YETI, KRAKEN, BIGFOOT, CRAWLER, and JACKALOPE.
To help with Connections puzzles, experts offer three quick tips: 1) Say the clue words out loud to hear them in context; 2) Avoid obvious groupings and consider different perspectives; 3) Break down compound words to find similarities.
Source: https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-june-4-458