Like a tack Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, February 18, 2003 · 1-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, February 18, 2003.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · February 18, 2003 · 1-Across · 5 letters
SHARP0 of 5 letters revealed
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having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing; "a sharp knife"; "a pencil with a sharp point"
adjective
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