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/ʃɑːp/adjective · noun · adverb

Sharp can refer to a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named or a long thin sewing needle with a sharp point. Sharp is also used as adjective or adverb, with meanings including having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions or changing suddenly in direction and degree.

15 meanings5 lettersScrabble 10

Length

5

Scrabble

10

WWF

10

Starts

SH

Ends

ARP

Difficulty

Medium

Dictionary

What Does “SHARP” Mean?

/ʃɑːp/

sharp has 15 documented senses across adjective, noun, adverb.

Adjective

12 senses
1

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

a sharp photographic image

the sharp crack of a twig

the crisp snap of dry leaves underfoot

Synonyms

2

ending in a sharp point

3

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

an acute observer of politics and politicians

incisive comments

icy knifelike reasoning

as sharp and incisive as the stroke of a fang

4

marked by practical hardheaded intelligence

a smart businessman

an astute tenant always reads the small print in a lease

he was too shrewd to go along with them on a road that could lead only to their overthrow

Synonyms

5

harsh

sharp criticism

a sharp-worded exchange

a tart remark

Synonyms

6

having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones

a shrill whistle

a shrill gaiety

Synonyms

Show 6 more adjective definitions
7

dangerously steep

an abrupt canyon

the precipitous rapids of the upper river

the precipitous hills of Chinese paintings

a sharp drop

8

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

a sharp pain

sharp winds

9

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

a sharp knife

a pencil with a sharp point

10

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

C sharp

11

very sudden and in great amount or degree

a sharp drop in the stock market

12

quick and forceful

a sharp blow

Noun

2 senses
1

a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named

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

the visor was acutely peaked

her shoes had acutely pointed toes

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

5

Vowels

1

Consonants

4

Word Intelligence

Explore the word sharp with its definition, score, letter pattern, and useful word game details.

Definition

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

Length

5 letters

Starts With

S

Ends With

P

Vowels

1

Consonants

4

Letters

S, H, A, R, P

Use Case

Useful for Scrabble, Wordle, crosswords, anagrams, and other word games.

Letter Breakdown

s
h
a
r
p

Word Facts

Key letter, score, and pattern facts for sharp.

SHARP is a 5-letter word.
It has a Scrabble score of 10.
It starts with S and ends with P.
It contains 1 vowel and 4 consonants.
Its vowel share is about 20%.
It is an isogram, meaning no letter repeats.
It is not a palindrome.
Letter pattern: ABCDE.
Vowel/consonant pattern: CCVCC.

Word Strategy

Strategy notes for using sharp in Scrabble, Wordle-style games, crosswords, and anagram solving.

Scrabble Strategy

★★★★☆

SHARP has a Scrabble score of 10. It is useful for balancing a rack and building steady board position.

Wordle Strategy

★★★★☆

SHARP is a five-letter word, so it can be considered in Wordle-style solving. It includes common vowel information that can help narrow guesses.

Crossword Strategy

★★★★☆

SHARP can be useful in crossword solving because it has a clear starting letter, ending letter, and 5-letter structure.

Anagram Strategy

★★★★☆

SHARP uses unique letters, giving more flexibility when checking possible anagrams and word game combinations.

Letter Intelligence

A deeper look at the letter structure, patterns, and useful game signals inside sharp.

Unique Letters

5

Repeated Letters

0

Highest Value Letter

H

Letter Pattern

ABCDE

CV Pattern

CCVCC

Vowel Share

20%

Consonant Share

80%

Bigrams

SH, HA, AR, RP

Trigrams

SHA, HAR, ARP

Crossword Intelligence

Crossword-style clues, crossing help, and pattern notes for sharp.

SHARP is a 5-letter standard crossword entry.
It starts with S and ends with P, which helps narrow crossword crossings.
It contains 1 vowel and 4 consonants.
Its vowel/consonant pattern is CCVCC.
Crossword difficulty estimate: Medium.

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Word Usage Insights

Practical observations about how this word performs in different word games and puzzle situations.

This word contains 5 letters and is suitable for medium-length word games.
Its consonant/vowel pattern is CCVCC, making it relatively challenging to recognize.
With a Scrabble score of 10, it offers moderate scoring potential.
The word begins with S and ends with P, making it useful for solving pattern-based puzzles.
Every letter appears only once.

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