sharp

ADJECTIVENOUNADVERB /ʃɑrp/
5 LETTERS · 1 SYLLABLE · STARTS WITH S

sharp is a valid 5-letter word worth 10 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words with Friends.

SCRABBLE WORDS WITH FRIENDS
S1H4A1R1P3
1 + 4 + 1 + 1 + 3 =10 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 20TRIPLE WORD → 30
MEANING

What does sharp mean?

ADJECTIVE · 12 SENSES
1

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined.

“a sharp photographic image”

“the sharp crack of a twig”

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2

Having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing.

“a sharp knife”

“a pencil with a sharp point”

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3

Keenly and painfully felt; as if caused by a sharp edge or point.

“a sharp pain”

“sharp winds”

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4

(of a musical note) raised in pitch by one chromatic semitone.

“C sharp”

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5

Quick and forceful.

“a sharp blow”

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6

Very sudden and in great amount or degree.

“a sharp drop in the stock market”

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Marked by practical hardheaded intelligence.

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8

Extremely steep.

“a sharp drop”

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9

Having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones.

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10

Having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions.

“as sharp and incisive as the stroke of a fang”

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11

Harsh.

“sharp criticism”

“a sharp-worded exchange”

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12

Ending in a sharp point.

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NOUN · 2 SENSES
1

A musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named.

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2

A long thin sewing needle with a sharp point.

ADVERB · 1 SENSE
1

Changing suddenly in direction and degree.

“the road twists sharply after the light”

“turn sharp left here”

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