Wordle Answer for September 16, 2025

What lefty means

A person who naturally uses their left hand for writing and most everyday tasks.

Where the word comes from

Lefty is simply left (from Old English lyft, meaning weak or worthless side) plus the informal suffix -y, which turns nouns and adjectives into diminutive or descriptive forms. The term emerged in the mid-1800s as casual American English for someone who is left-handed, joining other -y formations like righty and southpaw in everyday speech.

Hints for September 16, 2025

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Synonyms of lefty

• southpaw
• left-hander
• left-handed pitcher

Used in a sentence

The _____ pitcher threw a curveball that caught everyone off guard during the championship game.