Crossword clue

“Sharp as __”

This clue appeared as Down in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, January 8, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
ATACK
Letters5
Starts withA
Ends withK
Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

Newsday Crossword
Jan 8, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Sharp as __” ran in the Newsday Crossword on January 8, 2026 as Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with A and ends with K.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Sharp as __” clue?+

The answer is ATACK (5 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of January 8, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the Newsday Crossword.

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