Stuck on today’s Strands? Here are spoiler-light cues to get you moving — followed by the complete solution when you’re ready to reveal it. Strands refreshes daily at midnight in your time zone, and today’s difficulty is rated moderate. You can play on the web or in the Games app on iOS and Android; the web version is available at nytimes.com/games/strands.

Subtle hints for Strands #586 (no spoilers)

  • Theme scope: Think hearty dishes, not individual ingredients.
  • Shape of entries: You’re looking at 4- to 9-letter words.
  • Spangram direction: Consider a method or format for serving the food in this set.
  • Extra nudge: Many of these are cooked-and-served in a vessel that does all the work.

Tip: If the board stalls, scan for short, common dish names to unlock more paths.

Today’s Strands #586 answers (full spoilers)

Theme title: I’m a ladle hungry

Spangram: ONE POT

Word What it is
TAGINE North African slow-cooked stew, traditionally made in an earthenware pot.
CHILI Spiced stew, often with meat, chiles, and beans depending on regional style.
GOULASH Hungarian-style one-pot dish with paprika, meat, and vegetables.
JAMBALAYA Rice-based one-pot favorite from Louisiana with meat and/or seafood.
STEW Slow-simmered mix of meat and vegetables in broth or sauce.
GUMBO Louisiana stew thickened by okra or roux, commonly with seafood or sausage.
RAGOUT Rich, slow-cooked meat or vegetable stew served as a main.

What to expect and where to get help

  • Today’s difficulty is moderate based on tester ratings.
  • In-game hints are available inside the NYT Games app.
  • Strands rolls over at midnight local time, so timing can differ by region.

If you’re keeping a streak, bookmark the game and check in after the daily reset. Tomorrow’s puzzle lands at the same time.