The New York Times' daily puzzle 'Strands' for June 4, 2025, themed 'Monster Quest', features legendary creatures and cryptids, with the key answer being the spangram 'CRYPTIDS'. The puzzle involves finding theme words on a grid, with hints and a vertical spangram that unlocks the answers, engaging players in mythological and cryptozoological themes.
The article provides hints, solutions, and insights for the June 4, 2025, NYT Strands puzzle themed 'Monster quest,' featuring mythical creatures like Mothman, Jackalope, Yeti, Kraken, Bigfoot, and Crawler, with the spangram 'Cryptids' highlighting mythical or unverified animals.
A couple hiking in Panther State Forest, West Virginia, captured an eerie photo showing what appears to be a human hand around a pillar, despite being the only visitors in the park at the time. The area is known for Bigfoot sightings, adding intrigue to the image, which was shared on Reddit, sparking discussions and theories about its origin. The couple, intrigued by the cryptid lore of the region, found the photo to be a fun mystery, even if it might not be a genuine paranormal occurrence.
Colorado has had over 100 reported Bigfoot sightings in recent years, with the top 10 counties for sightings being Park County, Teller County, Lake County, Larimer County, Conejos County, El Paso County, Eagle County, Pitkin County, Routt County, and Summit County. The most recent sighting occurred along the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, likely in La Plata County. However, Washington has the highest number of documented Bigfoot reports, followed by California and Florida. The existence of Bigfoot remains a topic of debate and speculation.