Stuck on today’s Wordle? You came to the right place. Puzzle #1580 has claws and attitude—literally. If you’re on your last guess or just want to maintain your streak without the stress, we’ve got the answer plus helpful hints to guide you through. Let’s solve this one together.
Today’s Wordle Answer: CATTY
The word today is ‘CATTY’.
If you want to stop here and verify your guess, go ahead! If you need the journey to get there, keep reading for strategic hints that’ll help you crack it yourself.
Progressive Hints (Try These First!)
| Hint Level | Clue | Difficulty | Spoiler Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hint 1 | The word contains a repeated consonant | Very Mild | Low |
| Hint 2 | It starts with C | Mild | Low |
| Hint 3 | It describes mean or spiteful remarks between people | Moderate | Medium |
| Hint 4 | It ends with Y and rhymes with natty | Strong | High |
| Hint 5 | There is only one vowel in the Wordle answer today | Strongest | Very High |
Start with Hint 1. If you need more guidance, gradually work through the hints without jumping to the answer immediately. The double-letter clue is genuinely helpful—most people don’t expect double T in the middle until they focus on patterns.
Understanding Today’s Word
CATTY describes behavior that’s subtly snarky or sly, describing remarks that are cutting yet charming, snide yet sophisticated—a word that lives somewhere between sass and sarcasm.
Think of it this way: when someone makes a comment that’s deliberately hurtful but couched in what seems like politeness, that’s catty. It’s gossip with style, rivalry with a smile. The word perfectly captures that particular brand of social dynamics we’ve all witnessed (or committed ourselves, no judgment).
Wordle Solving Strategy Tips
Start Strategic: Try opening guesses with a word that has plenty of vowels – mathematician Jonathan Olson recommends words like ‘Salet’, ‘Rance’, ‘Alter’, and ‘Crate’ to maximize early letter detection.
Watch for Patterns: Endings like “-ED,” “-ER,” or “-Y” are common in Wordle answers, so keep those in mind when filling blanks. This puzzle followed that pattern perfectly.
Use Eliminated Letters: Every guess reveals what letters aren’t in the word. Build your deductions around confirmed eliminations rather than guessing randomly.
Stay Calm: Wordle rewards methodical thinking over panicked guessing. Take a breath between attempts and review what you’ve learned from previous guesses.
Yesterday’s Answer (October 15)
Yesterday’s Wordle answer (October 15) was SPOOF. Notice how yesterday’s answer had vowel clustering while today’s has minimal vowels. Wordle variety keeps daily players sharp!
Your Streak Defense
Wordle’s addictive magic comes from its simplicity and accessibility. Wordle has become a daily ritual for millions of people around the world—and for good reason. It’s quick, it’s challenging, and it delivers that tiny hit of accomplishment that sets the tone for the rest of the day.
Breaking your streak is painful. If today’s puzzle had you stumped, you’re not alone—many players get caught off-guard by words with minimal vowels and double consonants.
Ready to master daily word puzzles? Explore our complete Wordle guide and strategy collection featuring starter word recommendations, solving techniques, and daily answer tracking to never break your streak again.
Tomorrow’s Puzzle (#1581)
The next Wordle puzzle (1581) arrives October 17, 2025. Today’s experience might hint at tomorrow’s difficulty, but Wordle keeps things unpredictable. Will tomorrow be easier? Harder? That’s the beautiful uncertainty that keeps us hooked.
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FAQs
Q: Is CATTY the only correct answer for Wordle #1580?
A: Wordle tasks players with guessing a five-letter American English word in six guesses or less. CATTY is the official New York Times answer for puzzle #1580 on October 16, 2025. There’s only one answer per day, so this is definitive. Accept no substitutes!
Q: Why does Wordle use words like CATTY instead of more common words?
A: Wordle isn’t getting harder—there will always be the occasional day where the answer is obscure enough to send everyone rushing to a dictionary, but the daily answers are still a good mix of common terms and tougher challenges. The variety keeps the game fresh and prevents players from predicting patterns. Some days are forgiving, others demand vocabulary depth.
