The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word SHARP which also is the latest solution we found used in LA Times in 2020.
On the dot crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| SHARP | 75 % | 5 |
| EXACT | 13 % | 5 |
| PUNCTUAL | 13 % | 8 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: On the dot
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- exactly
- on the button
- on the nose
- precisely
- on point
- spot on
- on target
- dead on
- right on
- on time
- exactness
- punctually
Crossword Answer definitions
SHARP noun- The symbol ♯, placed after the name of a note in the key signature or before a note on the staff to indicate that the note is to be played a semitone higher.
- A note that is played a semitone higher than usual; denoted by the name of the note that is followed by the symbol ♯.
- A note that is sharp in a particular key.
- The scale having a particular sharp note as its tonic.
- (usually in the plural) Something that is sharp.
- A dishonest person; a cheater.
- Part of a stream where the water runs very rapidly.
- A sewing needle with a very slender point, more pointed than a blunt or a between.
- (in the plural) Fine particles of husk mixed with coarse particle of flour of cereals; middlings.
- An expert.
- A sharpie (member of Australian gangs of the 1960s and 1970s).
- To raise the pitch of a note half a step making a natural note a sharp.
- To play tricks in bargaining; to act the sharper.
- To sharpen.
- 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.
- To a point or edge; piercingly; eagerly; sharply.
- (notcomp) Exactly.
- In a higher pitch than is correct or desirable.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
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More clues leading to the result SHARP
- On the dot
- Out of tune
- Off key
- On, as a pitcher
- A little high in music class?
- Like the cutting edge
- Higher than normal
- On the ball
- What # may indicate
- Pitched too high
More clues leading to the result EXACT
- Force, as a payment
- Letter-perfect
- Precise
- Not even a little off
- Right on
- Right on target
- Strict
- On the button
- To the nanosecond
- Accurate to a T