Knifelike Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, March 31, 2003 · 6-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, March 31, 2003.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · March 31, 2003 · 6-Down · 5 letters
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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"; "penetrating insight"; "frequent penetrative observations"
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