Are you a true music enthusiast? Does your brain store an encyclopedia of artists, genres, and album release dates? If so, you’re likely a dedicated player of Spotle, the daily game that challenges your knowledge of music artists in a fun and addictive format. Unlike guessing a song clip, Spotle makes you think about an artist’s entire career, from their debut year to their Spotify listener rank. Ready to tackle today’s puzzle? Let’s dive into the hints and answer for Spotle #1236, September 16, 2025.

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Today’s Spotle #1236 Hints for September 16, 2025
Feeling stuck after your first guess? Don’t fret! Here are some clues based on the color-coded feedback to help you zero in on today’s mystery artist:
- Debut Album Year: This band’s debut album was released in the mid-1970s. If your guess was a band from the 90s, the game would show a yellow box with a “down” arrow.
- Group Size: The band consists of 5 members. A guess of a solo artist or a different-sized group would result in a red box for this category.
- Listener Rank: This band is a global phenomenon, with a very high listener rank on streaming platforms. A guess of a less popular artist would show a red box.
- Gender: All members of this band are Male. A guess of a female artist would be incorrect.
- Genre: The primary genre for this band is Rock, often specifically labeled as hard rock. A guess of a pop or hip-hop artist would be a miss.
- Nationality: This band is from Australia. If you guessed a band from the United Kingdom or the United States, you would receive a red box.
Today’s Spotle #1236 Answer for September 16, 2025
Were you able to piece together the clues about the artist’s career and attributes?
Click here to reveal today’s answer and prove you’re a true “rock or bust” fan!
The answer to today’s Spotle is AC/DC.
This was a fantastic puzzle for classic rock fans, requiring a solid understanding of one of the most important bands in rock history. The combination of the debut year, the group size, and the specific nationality were the key clues to finding the answer. I’d give this puzzle a 4.5 out of 5 for its historical significance and clever clueing.
Yesterday’s Spotle Answer (#1235) for September 15, 2025
In case you missed yesterday’s puzzle or want to double-check, the answer to Spotle #1235 on September 15, 2025, was:
KENDRICK LAMAR
How to Play Spotle
Getting started with Spotle is easy and perfect for a quick mental workout. Here’s a quick rundown of how the game works:
- Make a Guess: The game begins with a blank slate. Type in the name of any music artist you think it might be.
- Interpret the Feedback: After each guess, the game provides a set of color-coded clues for six different attributes:
- Green: The attribute is a direct match.
- Yellow: The attribute is close, but not an exact match. (e.g., debut year is within 5 years, or nationality is on the same continent).
- Red: The attribute is incorrect.
- Refine Your Guess: Use the feedback from your previous guess to make a more informed next guess. For example, if the debut year is a yellow box with a “down” arrow, you know the correct artist’s debut was earlier than your guess.
- Solve the Puzzle: You get 10 attempts to guess the mystery artist.
Just like other daily puzzles, Spotle presents a new challenge every 24 hours. It’s a free game that’s perfect for a quick brain exercise or to test your knowledge of the music world. What did you think of today’s Spotle challenge?