Working on today’s Strands? Here are clean nudges to get you moving, followed by the complete set of solutions for Tuesday, October 7 (game #583). If you want to jump straight into the puzzle, play it on the NYT Games site.

Light hints before the spoilers

Today’s theme Unusual companions
Spangram letter count 9 letters
Spangram path touches From the bottom edge (3rd column) to the top edge (5th column)
Clue words to trigger in‑game hints CHIN, CHILL, TOUSE, PATE, COLON, PATH

Tip: If you’re close, try connecting longer animal names that aren’t typical household pets.

Today’s theme and spangram (revealed)

Theme Unusual companions
Spangram EXOTIC PET

All answers for Strands #583

Theme words
CHINCHILLA
SKUNK
GECKO
AXOLOTL
PARROT
PYTHON
Spangram: EXOTIC PET

Yesterday’s puzzle (Oct 6, game #582)

Spangram LOUNGEWEAR
Theme words ROBES, PAJAMAS, NIGHTGOWNS, JOGGERS, LONGJOHNS

Check back tomorrow for fresh nudges and the full grid rundown.