The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word SHARPEST , but the solution may also be KEENEST which is one of the most recent solution (2021 in Wall Street Journal).
Most penetrating crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| SHARPEST | 50 % | 8 |
| KEENEST | 50 % | 7 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Most penetrating
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- acute
- cuts
- point
- sharp
- touch
- clear
- deep
- profound
- staple
- brutal
- depth
- hard
Crossword Answer definitions
SHARPEST adjective- Terminating in a point or edge, especially one that can cut easily; not obtuse or rounded.
- Intelligent.
- Higher than usual by one semitone (denoted by the symbol ♯ after the name of the note).
- Higher in pitch than required.
- Having an intense, acrid flavour.
- Sudden and intense.
- Illegal or dishonest.
- Keenly or unduly attentive to one's own interests; shrewd.
- Exact, precise, accurate; keen.
- Offensive, critical, or acrimonious.
- Stylish or attractive.
- Observant; alert; acute.
- Forming a small angle; especially, forming an angle of less than ninety degrees.
- Steep; precipitous; abrupt.
- (of a statement) Said of as extreme a value as possible.
- Tactical; risky.
- Piercing; keen; severe; painful.
- Eager or keen in pursuit; impatient for gratification.
- Fierce; ardent; fiery; violent; impetuous.
- Composed of hard, angular grains; gritty.
- Uttered in a whisper, or with the breath alone; aspirated; unvoiced.
- Hungry.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
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More clues leading to the result SHARPEST
- Most penetrating.
- Most distinct.
- The best knife, compared to others
- Like the most effective knife
- Most acute