SHARP

/ʃɑːp/

5-letter word · 10 Scrabble points · 10 Words With Friends points

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Meaning of 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.
"The pitch pipe sounded out a perfect F♯ (F sharp)."
A note that is played a semitone higher than usual; denoted by the name of the note that is followed by the symbol ♯.

verb

To raise the pitch of a note half a step making a natural note a sharp.
"That new musician must be tone deaf: he sharped half the notes of the song!"
To play tricks in bargaining; to act the sharper.

adjective

Terminating in a point or edge, especially one that can cut easily; not obtuse or rounded.
"A face with sharp features"
Intelligent.
"My nephew is a sharp lad; he can count to 100 in six languages, and he's only five years old."

adverb

To a point or edge; piercingly; eagerly; sharply.
(notcomp) Exactly.
"I'll see you at twelve o'clock sharp."

Anagrams of SHARP

harps10

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About the word SHARP

Is "SHARP" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "SHARP" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 10 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "SHARP" worth?

In Scrabble, "SHARP" is worth 10 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 10 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 30.

What does "SHARP" mean?

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.

What are the anagrams of "SHARP"?

1 anagram can be formed using the same letters as SHARP: HARPS.