SPOTLE MUSIC · #1628October 13, 2026Show answerHide answer
THE ARTIST WAS
James Arthur
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October 14, 2026
Spotle Music #1629
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A LITTLE HELP, ONE STEP AT A TIME0 / 3
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THE GENTLE NUDGE
A little more of the picture.
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A CLOSER LOOK
A little more of the picture.
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THE STRONGER CLUE
A little more of the picture.
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TODAY’S ARTIST
Laufey
The Spotle answer today is Laufey for October 14, 2026, puzzle #1629.
Checked: Oct 14, 4:47 PM EDT · Puzzle dates use New York time.How we verify ↗
THE RECENT ROTATION
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SPOTLE MUSIC · #1627October 12, 2026Show answerHide answer
THE ARTIST WAS
50 Cent
SPOTLE MUSIC · #1626October 11, 2026Show answerHide answer
THE ARTIST WAS
Kelly Clarkson
START WITH A NUDGE
How to use today’s Spotle hints
Start with the puzzle date and number on the card above. Once they match your game, choose how much help you want: a single clue, another hint, or the full artist name. The answer starts inside a closed panel, so you can read this guide without revealing it.
Reveal one hint first
Choose “Show a hint” and compare that attribute with the feedback from your guesses. Keep the artists that fit both pieces of information. There is no need to open every clue at once.
Use the next clue to break a tie
If several artists still fit, reveal the next hint. Our clues use the game’s artist data, including attributes such as genre, country, debut album year and group size. The exact clues depend on the available record.
Reveal the answer when you are ready
Open “Reveal today’s Spotle answer” to see the verified artist and dated puzzle record. You can then copy the name or return to the official Spotle game to finish playing.
What is Spotle?
Spotle is a daily music puzzle in which you identify a mystery artist. You have ten guesses, and each submitted artist gives you attribute feedback to help narrow the next choice. You are looking for a performer or band name, rather than a song title.
This page is a companion to that puzzle. It brings together the current checked answer, optional hints and recent dated records. Play and submit your guesses on Spotle itself; use our how to play Spotle guide when you want a fuller introduction to the rules.
READ THE FEEDBACK
Understanding Spotle’s artist clues
A guess is useful even when the artist is wrong. Read the attributes together to build a smaller shortlist. These are the main clues to pay attention to in the game:
Debut album year
Compare the debut album era, or the first mixtape or EP if the artist has no album. Tighten the possible year range after each guess; a birth year or breakthrough single date is not the same clue.
Solo or group
Use this to separate individual performers from bands. For groups with changing membership, the official guide uses the best-known lineup; follow that count instead of adding every former member.
Genre
Keep the genre that matches the game’s classification. An artist can work across several styles, so a familiar song is only a starting point for your next guess.
Nationality / country
Use the country displayed by Spotle. Avoid ruling out an artist solely because their birthplace, current home or main audience suggests another country.
Gender
Follow the game’s classification for the solo artist or group. Combine it with country and genre rather than using it as your only filter.
Popularity
Read the displayed rank and its direction together. A smaller rank number represents a higher position; do not replace the puzzle’s value with a current streaming chart.
What do the colors and arrows mean?
Green indicates a match, yellow indicates a close result where that feedback applies, and gray indicates a non-match. For numerical clues, follow the arrow toward a higher or lower value. Use Spotle’s own feedback for closeness thresholds; a near result is a useful boundary, not an exact match.
MAKE EACH GUESS COUNT
A practical strategy for solving Spotle
Choose an opening artist whose era, genre and country you know well. The useful result is a readable set of comparisons. After that first guess, write down the confirmed matches and the numerical direction before picking another name.
For example, if your feedback points to a later debut and a different country, try an artist who satisfies both conditions while keeping any matching genre. Cycling through similar artists from the same country may spend guesses without testing the missing clue. When only one attribute remains uncertain, use your next guess to resolve that uncertainty.
If you get stuck, take one hint from this page and update your shortlist. A debut album year should be compared with debut album years; a popularity arrow should be compared with the game’s rank numbers. Mixing those meanings can eliminate a correct candidate. Previous answers in the Spotle answer archive can help you review artists, but they do not predict tomorrow’s selection.
How we check the daily Spotle answer
We read the public official game page and validate its puzzle date, puzzle number and artist before showing today’s answer as checked. Hints come from the game’s publicly referenced artist data. The timestamp on the puzzle card tells you when the source was fetched.
The site follows the puzzle day in New York, which may differ from your local calendar. Around the daily changeover, the official page may need time to show the new record. If its date is stale or the source cannot be checked, we pause today’s answer until it passes validation. A verified artist can also be available while attribute hints are still pending.
We are an independent companion, with no affiliation or endorsement from Spotle. Read About & sources for the checking process, refresh behavior and archive coverage.
BEFORE YOU REVEAL
Spotle answer and hints FAQ
What is the Spotle answer today?
The artist for the current verified puzzle is in the answer panel above. Check its date and puzzle number, then choose “Reveal answer.” If verification is pending, the card says so instead of substituting an older artist.
Can I get a hint without seeing the answer?
Yes. “Show a hint” reveals one clue at a time while the artist panel stays closed. You decide when to reveal more. If the artist data is unavailable, we mark hints as pending rather than write speculative clues.
Where can I find yesterday’s Spotle answer?
Use the recent puzzles above or browse saved Spotle answers by date. Each saved page keeps that day’s artist, collection timestamps and any recorded hints. The archive is growing and may have missing dates.
When does the daily Spotle puzzle change?
Our date checks follow America/New_York and the next midnight in that time zone. Compare the date and number with the official game, especially near the changeover. Source checks refresh automatically, but we do not promise an instant midnight update.
Why does my puzzle have a different date or answer?
Your local date may differ from the New York puzzle day, or you may be looking at a previous dated record. Compare the puzzle number as well as the date. If they do not match, refresh the official game and check this page’s source timestamp before using the answer.
How many guesses do I get in Spotle?
You have ten guesses to identify the artist in the daily game. Read the attribute feedback after each guess and keep the matches as you narrow your choices. Our Spotle rules guide explains the main clues.
Is the popularity clue a live streaming ranking?
Use the rank shown in the puzzle. A live streaming chart may have changed and is not a reliable replacement for Spotle’s data. Follow the numerical direction displayed by the game when comparing two guesses.
What should I do if today’s answer is unavailable?
Use “Check again” on the puzzle card or open the official game. We wait for a consistent current record. Saved historical pages remain useful for their own dates, but they are not substitutes for today’s answer.