Another Monday, another Wordle. A fresh start to the week and a chance to prove that your vocabulary hasn’t dulled over the weekend. As the summer rolls in and the days grow longer, there’s no better way to kick off the morning than with a quick five-letter puzzle. Let’s see if you can crack Wordle #1458 before your coffee gets cold.
If you’re here for Sunday’s Wordle (#1457) recap, you can find that post [here]. Otherwise, let’s dig into today’s hints, clues, and answer.
Wordle Hints Today
The Hint: Something unimportant — but in a way that annoys you.
The Clue: There’s a double letter in this one.
That should narrow it down quite a bit. Double letters always help cut the field. Think of words you’d use to describe someone who’s making a big deal out of nothing. Ready to guess? Scroll slowly — spoilers ahead!
Also read: Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Spangram And Answers For Monday, June 16
Wordle Answer Today
Today’s Wordle Answer: PETTY
Yes, petty. As in “Stop being so petty about it!” It’s a word we’ve all heard, maybe even been called (hopefully not today). If you guessed this one quickly, pat yourself on the back — it’s not the hardest Wordle out there, but it’s definitely not a freebie either.
Check Yesterday Wordle Answers:
Wordle Bot Analysis
Let’s walk through the game. I opened with my usual starter: CRATE. That gave me a yellow ‘T’ and a green ‘E’, not a bad start. Wordle Bot said I narrowed it down to 15 potential solutions from that one guess.
For my second word, I went with NEEDY — not because I was feeling it, but because I wanted to test out the double ‘E’ and ‘Y’. It was a bit of a gamble, and honestly, it didn’t do me many favors. The bot wasn’t impressed. Still, I now had three green letters: P_E_T.
The next guess came to me quickly — PETTY. It made perfect sense: fit the known letters, had a double ‘T’, and captured the vibe of the hint perfectly. I typed it in, hit Enter, and… green across the board! A three-guess solve.
Not my fastest game ever, but a solid performance to start the week.
Competitive Wordle Score
Here’s how the scoring breaks down for today’s puzzle:
- Guessed in 3: +1 point
- Beat Wordle Bot (who solved in 4): +1 point
Total score for the day: 2 points
Running tally:
- Me: 13 points
- Bot: 7 points
(And remember — Friday games count for double points, so keep that in mind when the weekend nears.)
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Today’s Wordle Etymology
Let’s talk word origins. Petty comes from the Middle English pety, borrowed from Old French petit, which means “small” or “little.” That word traces further back to Vulgar Latin pitittus, also meaning “small.”
Over time, the meaning shifted from simply “small” to something more negative — like a “petty argument” or “petty revenge.” It’s the sort of smallness that feels mean or unnecessarily critical.
Funny how a word that once described something innocent now carries a bit of a sting, huh?
Also read: Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Clues and Answers for June 16, 2025
Final Thoughts
Today’s Wordle wasn’t too tricky, but it did require some smart guesses and maybe a little luck. The double ‘T’ might have tripped a few people up, but once you got those green tiles in place, the path to the answer was pretty clear.
How did you do? Did you crush it in two? Take five guesses and barely squeak by? Or did “petty” end up being today’s villain? Let me know — I’d love to hear your Wordle journey.
If you enjoy these breakdowns, be sure to check in daily for more tips, clues, and Wordle wisdom. And hey — maybe try starting tomorrow’s game with CRANE or SLATE if you’re stuck for openers.
