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Is SHARP a Scrabble Word?

Yes, SHARP is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as an adjective and an adverb, most often meaning “(of something seen or heard) clearly defined”.

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Is SHARP a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. SHARP is a valid 5-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 10 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, and it has 1 anagram: HARPS.

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Letters
5
Scrabble
10 pts
Words With Friends
10 pts
Anagrams
1
Familiarity
100th percentile

SHARP meaning and definition

SHARP has 4 common senses and works as an adjective and an adverb. The most common meaning is listed first.

SHARP as an adjective

  1. (of something seen or heard) clearly defined.
  2. Ending in a sharp point.
  3. Having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions.

SHARP as an adverb

  1. Changing suddenly in direction and degree.

SHARP Scrabble score and Words With Friends points

SHARP scores 10 in Scrabble and 10 in Words With Friends. The highest-value tile is H, worth 4 in Scrabble.

Letter-by-letter tile values

LetterScrabbleWords With Friends
S11
H43
A11
R11
P34
Total1010

SHARP on premium squares

On a double word square SHARP scores 20 in Scrabble; on a triple word square, 30. Putting H on a triple letter square instead adds 8 points. Its middling value makes it a flexible play for scoring steadily without breaking up a strong rack. At 5 letters it fits tight spots on a crowded board.

Rearranging the letters of SHARP

1 word uses exactly the same 5 letters as SHARP. See all anagrams of SHARP.

  • harps10

Shorter words hiding in SHARP

The letters S, H, A, R, P make 33 shorter words, up to 4 letters long. Most common first. Unscramble SHARP: all 33 words.

  • harp9
  • rap5
  • rasp6
  • sap5
  • rash7
  • spar6
  • ash6
  • par5
  • as2
  • hasp9
  • pa4
  • ar2
  • asp5
  • hap8
  • spa5
  • ha5
  • pas5
  • ras3
  • ah5
  • ahs6
  • ars3
  • haps9
  • has6
  • pah8

Words like SHARP

One-letter changes to SHARP, useful for word ladders and board hooks.

Change one letter in SHARP

  • share8
  • shark12
  • scarp9
  • shard9
  • sharn8
  • shart8

Add one letter to SHARP

  • sharpy14
  • sharps11

Remove one letter from SHARP

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SHARP word facts

SHARP is a 5-letter word with 5 distinct letters: 1 vowel (A) and 4 consonants. It starts with S and ends with P. By corpus frequency, SHARP is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.

Holding the letters S, H, A, R, P on your rack? The word unscrambler lists every word they make, sorted by score, and the anagram solver finds words that use all 5 of them. To check another word before you play it, use the Scrabble word checker.

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SHARP Scrabble word FAQ

Is SHARP a Scrabble word?

Yes. SHARP is a valid 5-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 10 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.

What does SHARP mean?

SHARP is used as an adjective and an adverb. Its most common meaning is “(of something seen or heard) clearly defined”.

How many points is SHARP worth in Scrabble?

SHARP is worth 10 points in Scrabble: S (1) + H (4) + A (1) + R (1) + P (3). On a double word square it scores 20, and on a triple word square 30.

How many points is SHARP in Words With Friends?

SHARP is worth 10 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.

What are the anagrams of SHARP?

SHARP has 1 anagram: HARPS. Each uses exactly the same letters.

What words can you make from the letters in SHARP?

You can make 33 shorter words from the letters in SHARP, including HARP, RAP, RASP and SAP.

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