The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word KEENER , but the solution may also be SCAMARTIST which is one of the most recent solution (2017 in LA Times).
Sharper crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| KEENER | 44 % | 6 |
| CHEAT | 22 % | 5 |
| ACUTER | 11 % | 6 |
| SHRILLER | 6 % | 8 |
| CROOK | 6 % | 5 |
| SAVVIER | 6 % | 7 |
| SCAMARTIST | 6 % | 10 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Sharper
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- swindler
- sharpie
- gouger
- chiseller
- chiseler
- sharpy
- cheat
- escroc
- clearer
- finer
- closer
- more
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
Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution
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
More clues leading to the result CHEAT
- Deceive by trickery
- Shortchange, say
- Peek at the answer
- Peek during a test
- Break the rules
- Steal answers
- Get an A by stealth
- Refuse to play by the rules
- Swindle
- Use a crib sheet
More clues leading to the result ACUTER
- More intense
- Closer to being right?
- More critical
- More sharp, as pain
- More serious
- More severe
- Sharper, in a way
- More sensitive, as hearing
- Sharper.
- Keener.
More clues leading to the result SHRILLER
- More piercing and high-pitched
- More high-pitched.
- Sharper.
- Marked by greater intensity
- Less pleasing to the ear
- More piercing
More clues leading to the result CROOK
- Ponzi scheme operator
- Nixon denied being one
- Shepherd's staff
- Bend, turn, or curve
- Cop's quarry
- One who practices breaking and entering
- Sharper
- Swindler
- Curved piece
- Hustler