Wordle #1580

Wordle Hints and Answer for Thursday, October 16, 2025

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Today's puzzle is rated Medium difficulty. The answer is a adjective with 1 vowel and uses very common letters, including at least one repeated letter.

Difficulty: Medium

adjective

Letter Facts

Vowels

Consonants

Repeats

Yes

Letters

Very Common

Recommended Starting Words

These words would be helpful first guesses for today's puzzle:

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Recommended Starting Words

STARETACKYYACHT

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word describes a type of personality trait or behavior that people sometimes display toward others.

Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might use this word to describe someone who makes subtle, mean spirited remarks or gossips about others behind their backs.

Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word contains the letter T, and in fact, it appears more than once.

Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

Think of synonyms like spiteful, snarky, or malicious. This word often describes petty or snide behavior.

Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with PATTY.

Final Clue

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Final Clue

The word starts with C and ends with Y, and it shares a root with a common household pet known for its aloof attitude.

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Answer

CATTY

This adjective comes from the word cat, referencing the stereotypically aloof and sometimes scratchy nature of felines. When someone is described this way, they are being deliberately hurtful in a sneaky or subtle manner, often through backhanded compliments or snide remarks. The term has been in use since the 1800s and is particularly associated with gossip and social drama.

Strategy Tip

Today's puzzle features a double letter, which can trip up many players. When you have confirmed some letters but still cannot find the answer, consider whether one of those letters might appear twice in the word. Testing common double letter patterns like TT, LL, or SS can break through a tricky puzzle.