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Sharp as a tack – Crossword Clue

The answer to the crossword clue “Sharp as a tack” is SMART (5 letters) or ASTUTE (6 letters). Most recently SMART, in the NYT Mini on April 21, 2025.

AnswerLettersPattern
SMART5S____
ASTUTE6A_____

What SMART means

  1. adjectiveshowing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
  2. adjectiveelegant and stylish
  3. adjectivecharacterized by quickness and ease in learning

Where this clue appeared

DatePuzzleAnswer
April 21, 2025NYT Mini 8ASMART
October 5, 2019NYT Mini 2DASTUTE

Other clues for SMART

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FAQ

What is the answer to “Sharp as a tack”?

SMART (5 letters) or ASTUTE (6 letters). Most recently SMART, on April 21, 2025 in the NYT Mini.

How many letters is the answer to “Sharp as a tack”?

5 letters, starting with S (S____).