Wordle Answer for October 16, 2025
Players who opened Wordle on October 16, 2025 were trying to land on CATTY. We've kept the day's hints around so you can revisit them — or use the archive to settle a debate about a tricky past puzzle.
The answer
CATTY
What catty means
Given to malicious gossip or spiteful remarks about others, especially regarding their appearance or personal lives.
Where the word comes from
From "cat" plus the suffix "-y" (meaning having the quality of). The word emerged in the 19th century to describe behavior resembling a cat's nature—spiteful, malicious, or backbiting. It reflects how cats were culturally viewed as sly and sneaky creatures, qualities then projected onto human social conduct, particularly gossip or mean-spirited remarks among people.
Hints for October 16, 2025
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Synonyms of catty
- malevolent
- malicious
- bitchy
- cattish
- cattie
Used in a sentence
She made a _____ remark about her rival's outdated fashion sense at the party.
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