How many points is SHARP worth in Scrabble?

SHARP is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SHARP?

SHARP is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to SHARP?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SHARPS, SHARPY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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SHARP

10 pts

SHARP is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points. SHARP means "having a keen cutting edge or fine point".

Meaning & examples

/ʃɑːp/

Pronunciation: /ʃɑɹp/

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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.
Example: 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 ♯.
A note that is sharp in a particular key.
Example: The piece was difficult to read after it had been transposed, since in the new key many notes were sharps.

verb

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

adjective

Terminating in a point or edge, especially one that can cut easily; not obtuse or rounded.
Example: A face with sharp features
Intelligent.
Example: My nephew is a sharp lad; he can count to 100 in six languages, and he's only five years old.
Higher than usual by one semitone (denoted by the symbol ♯ after the name of the note).

Synonyms: keen, razor, razor-sharp, pointed, accurate, exact, precise, acrimonious

Antonyms: blunt, dull, imprecise, inaccurate, complimentary, flattering, friendly, kind

adverb

To a point or edge; piercingly; eagerly; sharply.
(notcomp) Exactly.
Example: I'll see you at twelve o'clock sharp.
In a higher pitch than is correct or desirable.
Example: I didn't enjoy the concert much because the tenor kept going sharp on the high notes.

Synonyms: exactly, on the dot, precisely

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

having a keen cutting edge or fine point

In a sentence: "It is sharp."

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Letter Values

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SHARP Scrabble FAQ

Is SHARP a Scrabble word?: SHARP is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points.
What does SHARP mean?: having a keen cutting edge or fine point
How do you use SHARP in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is sharp."
How many points is SHARP worth in Scrabble?: SHARP is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SHARP?: SHARP is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to SHARP?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SHARPS, SHARPY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

SHARP

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adjective

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Share SHARP

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