Spotle Answer Today: Hints and Solution
Six guesses to name a musician from nothing but their stats. Below are today’s Spotle hints for September 19, 2026 — debut year, group size, listener rank, gender, genre and nationality — each hidden until you click, followed by the answer.
- #1604
This band's debut studio album, Facelift, came out in the year 1990. A guess of an artist from the late 2000s or 2010s would show a red box with a significant "down" arrow.
The band is officially listed with 4 members in their lineup. A guess of a solo performer or a duo would result in a red box for this category.
The band holds an enduring global legacy, sitting at #656 worldwide thanks to their defining classic catalog and multi-platinum releases. A guess of a newly emerging artist would show a red box.
The group is Male. A guess of a female or mixed-gender act would be incorrect.
Their primary music style is Metal, famously pioneering the heavy blend of alternative metal, grunge, and sludge. A guess of a Hip Hop or Country artist would be a miss.
This band is from the United States (USA), famously formed in Seattle, Washington. A guess of an artist from the UK would give you a yellow box.
Take the hints in the order that helps
The six attributes above are the same ones Spotle scores you against after each guess. Reveal them one at a time and stop when you have enough. In practice genre and nationality together eliminate the most artists, so if you only want one nudge, open those two rather than working down the list.
Listener rank is the most powerful single hint and the one worth saving. A rank inside the top 50 narrows the field to a few dozen names worldwide.
Yesterday’s Spotle answer
The artist and full attribute list for September 18, 2026:
- #1602
This artist's debut major project, Live. Love. A$AP, came out in the year 2011. A guess of an artist from the late 1990s or early 2000s would show a red box with a significant "up" arrow. Group Size: The artist is a Solo performer, though he is famously a prominent member of the Harlem-based hip-hop collective A$AP Mob. A guess of a duo or band would result in a red box for this category.
The artist holds a global status, sitting at #81 worldwide and consistently charting high with massive streaming numbers and critical acclaim. A guess of a newly emerging artist would show a red box.
The artist holds an impressive worldwide following, sitting strong at #183 globally thanks to ubiquitous psychedelic anthems and headline festival slots. A guess of a newly emerging local act would show a red box.
The artist is Male. A guess of a female or mixed-gender act would be incorrect.
His primary music style is HipHop, specifically Cloud Rap and East Coast Rap with heavy psychedelic and Southern trap influences. A guess of a Pop or Rock artist would be a miss. Nationality: This artist is from the United States (USA). A guess of an artist from the UK would give you a yellow box.
This artist is from USA.
Previous Spotle answers
| Date | Answer |
|---|---|
| September 18 | This artist's debut major project, Live. Love. A$AP, came out in the year 2011. A guess of an artist from the late 1990s or early 2000s would show a red box with a significant "up" arrow. Group Size: The artist is a Solo performer, though he is famously a prominent member of the Harlem-based hip-hop collective A$AP Mob. A guess of a duo or band would result in a red box for this category. — The artist holds a global status, sitting at #81 worldwide and consistently charting high with massive streaming numbers and critical acclaim. A guess of a newly emerging artist would show a red box. — The artist holds an impressive worldwide following, sitting strong at #183 globally thanks to ubiquitous psychedelic anthems and headline festival slots. A guess of a newly emerging local act would show a red box. — The artist is Male. A guess of a female or mixed-gender act would be incorrect. — His primary music style is HipHop, specifically Cloud Rap and East Coast Rap with heavy psychedelic and Southern trap influences. A guess of a Pop or Rock artist would be a miss. Nationality: This artist is from the United States (USA). A guess of an artist from the UK would give you a yellow box. — This artist is from USA. — A$AP ROCKY — https://axeetech.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/todays-spotle-is-straight-up-wrong-v0-sxy9jupbpg4d1.webp |
| September 17 | This artist's debut studio album, InnerSpeaker, came out in the year 2010. A guess of an artist from the 1980s or 1990s would show a red box with a significant "up" arrow. — While touring with a live band, the project is officially a Solo endeavor helmed entirely by multi-instrumentalist and producer Kevin Parker. A guess of a traditional band would result in a red box for this category. — The artist holds an impressive worldwide following, sitting strong at #183 globally thanks to ubiquitous psychedelic anthems and headline festival slots. A guess of a newly emerging local act would show a red box. — The artist is Male. A guess of a female or mixed-gender act would be incorrect. — His primary music style is Alternative, celebrated for spearheading modern psychedelic rock, synth-pop, and neo-psychedelia. A guess of a Country or Hip Hop artist would be a miss. — This artist is from Australia, famously hailing from Perth, Western Australia. A guess of an artist from the USA or the UK would give you a yellow box. — TAME IMPALA — https://axeetech.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/722bc9e7914621f43f3d68d328eb91f688b0d20e-1920x1080-1.webp |
| September 16 | This artist's eponymous debut commercial mixtape/project, Playboi Carti, came out in the year 2017. A guess of an artist from the 1990s or early 2000s would show a red box with a significant "up" arrow. — The artist is a Solo performer, though he founded the influential Opium record label and collective. A guess of a duo or band would result in a red box for this category. — The artist holds a massive global presence, sitting exceptionally high at #74 worldwide thanks to an intensely passionate cult following and chart-dominating releases. A guess of a newly emerging artist would show a red box. — The artist is Male. A guess of a female or mixed-gender act would be incorrect. — His primary music style is HipHop, famously pioneering the energetic rage rap sound, experimental trap, and infectious cloud rap beats. A guess of a Country or Rock artist would be a miss. — This artist is from the United States (USA), famously hailing from Atlanta, Georgia. A guess of an artist from the UK would give you a yellow box. — PLAYBOI CARTI — https://axeetech.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/spotle-answer-puzzle-1.webp |
| September 15 | This artist's debut studio album, Tug of War, came out in the year 2008. A guess of an artist from the 1980s or 1990s would show a red box with a significant "up" arrow. — The artist is a Solo performer, renowned for her critically acclaimed individual pop records and dynamic solo tours. A guess of a duo or band would result in a red box for this category. — The artist holds a strong global presence, sitting at #591 worldwide thanks to viral diamond-certified hits and an intensely devoted cult fanbase. A guess of a newly emerging artist would show a red box. — The artist is Female. A guess of a male or mixed-gender act would be incorrect. — Her primary music style is Pop, celebrated for pure bubblegum pop, dance-pop anthems, and sparkling synth-pop production. A guess of a Country or Heavy Metal artist would be a miss. — This artist is from Canada, famously hailing from Mission, British Columbia. A guess of an artist from the USA or the UK would give you a yellow box. — CARLY RAE JEPSEN |
| September 14 | This artist's debut studio album, Tug of War, came out in the year 2008. A guess of an artist from the 1980s or 1990s would show a red box with a significant "up" arrow. — The artist is a Solo performer, renowned for her critically acclaimed individual pop records and dynamic solo tours. A guess of a duo or band would result in a red box for this category. — The artist holds a strong global presence, sitting at #591 worldwide thanks to viral diamond-certified hits and an intensely devoted cult fanbase. A guess of a newly emerging artist would show a red box. — The artist is Female. A guess of a male or mixed-gender act would be incorrect. — Her primary music style is Pop, celebrated for pure bubblegum pop, dance-pop anthems, and sparkling synth-pop production. A guess of a Country or Heavy Metal artist would be a miss. — This artist is from Canada, famously hailing from Mission, British Columbia. A guess of an artist from the USA or the UK would give you a yellow box. — CARLY RAE JEPSEN — https://axeetech.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/images-2.jpg |
| September 13 | This artist's monumental debut solo studio album, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, came out in the year 1998. A guess of an artist from the 2010s or 2020s would show a red box with a significant "down" arrow. — The artist is a Solo performer, known for leading the charts individually and founding the Private Garden collective. A guess of a duo or band would result in a red box for this category. — The artist holds a revered, timeless catalog, sitting at #641 worldwide as one of the most celebrated and critically acclaimed musicians in history. A guess of a newly emerging artist would show a red box. — The artist is Female. A guess of a male or mixed-gender act would be incorrect. — Her primary music style is listed as R&B, famously pioneering the blend of neo-soul, contemporary R&B, hip-hop, and reggae. A guess of a Country or Heavy Metal artist would be a miss. — This artist is from the United States (USA), famously hailing from South Orange, New Jersey. A guess of an artist from the UK would give you a yellow box. — MS. LAURY HILL — https://axeetech.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/How-to-play-spotle-1536x797-1.jpeg |
| September 12 | This artist's listed debut project/album, 18, came out in the year 2016. A guess of an artist from the 1980s or 1990s would show a red box with a significant "up" arrow. — The artist is a Solo performer, known for leading the charts individually and founding the Private Garden collective. A guess of a duo or band would result in a red box for this category. — The artist holds a strong global presence, sitting high at #231 worldwide thanks to multiple Billboard Hot 100 chart-toppers and massive streaming numbers. A guess of an emerging local act would show a red box. — The artist is Male. A guess of a female or mixed-gender act would be incorrect. — His primary music style is Hip Hop (stylized as HipHop), celebrated for smooth, charismatic delivery, witty flows, and melodic trap-pop production. A guess of a Country or Heavy Metal artist would be a miss. — This artist is from the United States (USA), famously hailing from Louisville, Kentucky. A guess of an artist from the UK or Canada would give you a yellow box. — JACK HARLOW — https://axeetech.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/images.jpg |
How Spotle works
Spotle gives you six attempts to identify a mystery musician. You guess any artist, and Spotle grades your guess against the target across six categories:
- Debut album year — an arrow tells you whether the target debuted earlier or later.
- Group size — solo, duo, trio or larger band.
- Listener rank — roughly how popular they are on Spotify, again with a directional arrow.
- Gender — of the artist, or the makeup of the group.
- Genre — their primary one.
- Nationality — where they are from.
Green means an exact match, and the arrows on the numeric fields are the real engine of the puzzle. A new artist appears daily.
A strategy that beats guessing your favourites
Open with a deliberately average artist. The instinct is to guess someone you love. That is usually a poor first move, because a very famous or very obscure artist puts you at one end of the rank scale and wastes the arrow. A mid-popularity solo artist from a mainstream genre gives you the most usable information.
Bracket the year before chasing the name. The debut-year arrow is the fastest way to halve the field. Two guesses spent purely narrowing the decade is not wasted effort — it is the same logic as a probe word in Wordle.
Treat group size as a hard filter. Once you know the target is a band rather than a solo artist, roughly three quarters of the candidate pool disappears instantly. Do not keep guessing soloists after that.
Watch the genre boundaries. Spotle assigns one primary genre, and it is often not the one you would pick. Artists who straddle pop and R&B, or rock and indie, are classified by their Spotify tagging rather than by feel.
Frequently asked questions
How many guesses do you get in Spotle?
Six.
What time does Spotle reset?
Daily. The countdown above runs on your local clock.
Does the listener rank change?
It reflects Spotify listener numbers, which move over time, so an artist’s rank today may differ from a year ago. The puzzle uses the figure at the time it was built.
Is there more than one Spotle?
Yes — alongside the main music game there is a film version. Our answers here are for the standard music Spotle. See all our daily puzzle answers for the others we cover.
Do the arrows mean bigger or more popular?
For listener rank, an arrow pointing up means the target is more listened to than your guess. It is ranking popularity, not rank number.