The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word KEENER which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1992.
Less obtuse crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| KEENER | 67 % | 6 |
| SHARPER | 33 % | 7 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Less obtuse
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- sharper
- acute
- dull
- dulled
- dim
- blunt
- slow
- stunt
- stunting
- sharp
- flat
- obtusely
Crossword Answer definitions
KEENER adjective- Often with a prepositional phrase, or with to and an infinitive: showing a quick and ardent responsiveness or willingness; eager, enthusiastic, interested.
- Fierce, intense, vehement.
- Having a fine edge or point; sharp.
- Acute of mind, having or expressing mental acuteness; penetrating, sharp.
- Acrimonious, bitter, piercing.
- Of cold, wind, etc.: cutting, penetrating, piercing, sharp.
- Of prices, extremely low as to be competitive.
- Marvelous.
- Brave, courageous; audacious, bold.
- One who keens at a funeral.
- Someone who is excessively keen or eager, possibly making others look bad; a brown-noser.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
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More clues leading to the result KEENER
- Better honed
- Catherine of "Full Frontal"
- More gung-ho
- More perspicacious
- Comparatively quick-witted
- More eager
- Sharper
- Less dull
- More mentally alert
- Sharper, as eyes