NYT Wordle Answer Today (#1550) – 16 Sep 2025 Solution & Hints

Looking for help with today’s Wordle? This guide covers Wordle #1550 for September 15, 2025.
Below you’ll find spoiler-light hints, letter pattern help, and the answer,
all in click-to-reveal sections. We also provide the definition, an example usage,
and a few strategy tips so you can keep improving your game.

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About Today’s Wordle

Wordle #1550 (published September 15, 2025) challenges you with a quirky five-letter answer.
Remember, you only get six guesses, so efficiency is key: use guesses that cover multiple common letters early on.
This puzzle’s solution is playful and familiar, often heard in everyday conversation.

Non-Spoiler Overview

Today’s answer is a casual, colloquial term. It can describe someone based on handedness,
or, more figuratively, certain political leanings. It’s short, punchy, and ends with the letter Y,
which often trips players up if they don’t test Y placements early.

If you’re down to your last guesses, think about nicknames or descriptors that sound friendly and informal.
That should put you on the right track without giving it away too quickly.

Hints

Theme / Domain

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It’s often used when describing handedness, as in left- or right-handed.

Meaning Nudge

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A casual label for someone who favors their left hand.

Part of Speech

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Informal noun, sometimes used as an adjective.

Tone / Register

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Colloquial, playful—more common in speech than formal writing.

Usage Clue

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You might hear it in sports commentary or when kids describe friends at school.

Letter Pattern Help

Starting Letter

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Starts with: L.

Ending Letter

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Ends with: Y.

Vowel Count

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Contains two vowels: E and Y (acting as a vowel here).

Repeated Letters

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No repeated letters.

Pattern Shape

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Pattern: L E F T Y.

Rare/Tricky Letters

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The F and T combo may not come to mind quickly; ending with Y can also be deceptive.

Rhyme or Analogy

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Rhymes loosely with “hefty.” Think opposites of “righty.”

Today’s Answer

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Wordle #1550 Answer: LEFTY

Definition & Example

Definition

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LEFTY — (informal) a person who is left-handed; also, in some contexts, someone with progressive political views.

Example Usage

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Example: “The pitcher is a lefty, so the coach brought in a right-handed batter.”

Quick Strategy Tips

Don’t forget to test Y endings early; many Wordle answers end this way.
Probe words like “FUNNY” or “HAPPY” can help confirm placement.
Here, solving hinges on identifying the uncommon “FT” cluster in the middle.

Also, be ready for casual or colloquial answers; not every Wordle is a dictionary-standard formal word.
Sometimes the solution is a nickname, slang term, or shortened form, as seen today.

How I Solved Today’s Wordle

My first guess was AUDIO, a reliable opener to test common vowels.
That immediately ruled out several letters but didn’t give me much placement.
For my second try, I went with PESTY to test consonants and confirm the ending Y.
That narrowed things down significantly, and on my third attempt I hit the correct answer: LEFTY.

I enjoyed this one because it felt more playful than the usual serious nouns or verbs —
“LEFTY” is a word you’d hear in casual conversation or sports, which made the solve a little more fun.