NYT Mini Crossword · 8 Across
“Sharp as a tack” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Mini Crossword for Monday, April 21, 2025 as 8 Across. The answer has 5 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
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NYT Mini · Monday, April 21, 2025 · 8 Across
This clue has had more than one answer
- Apr 21, 2025 · 8 Across · 5 letters
- Oct 5, 2019 · 2 Down · 6 letters
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How many letters is the answer to “Sharp as a tack”?
The answer has 5 letters. It starts with S and ends with T, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Sharp as a tack” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Mini Crossword on Monday, April 21, 2025, at 8 Across. It has appeared 2 times in the NYT Mini since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “Sharp as a tack” crossword clue?
It has had different answers on different days; the latest is SMART. The answer section above lists each day with its answer.