Today’s NYT Strands centers on titles of authority under the theme “Who’s in charge?” If you’re jumping in fresh, you can play Strands on the NYT Games site on desktop or mobile at nytimes.com/games/strands.

Quick facts for today (Oct 3, game #579)

Theme Who’s in charge?
Spangram length 10 letters
Spangram path Touches the top (4th column) and the bottom (3rd column)
Clue words to unlock in‑game hints NAMELESS, FISH, SHED, RIDER, DRIP, DRAG

Today’s Strands answers (Oct 3, #579)

Type Word
Theme word BOSS
Theme word MANAGER
Theme word HEAD
Theme word SUPERVISOR
Theme word CHIEF
Theme word DIRECTOR
Spangram LEADERSHIP

How to use today’s clue words

Playing any of the listed clue words will trigger Strands’ built‑in hint system, revealing a theme word to help you progress. Use them sparingly if you want to keep the solve challenging.

Yesterday’s answers (Oct 2, #578)

Type Word
Theme word WISPY
Theme word DAINTY
Theme word GOSSAMER
Theme word FRAGILE
Theme word DELICATE
Spangram HANDLEWITHCARE

If you’re keeping a streak, today’s grid leans on familiar workplace titles and a straightforward spangram that travels top to bottom. Use the clue words to break open clusters, then sweep for the shorter, punchier terms like BOSS and HEAD before filling in the longer job titles.