Crossword clue
Incisive crossword clue
We have 15 answers for the clue “Incisive”, from 4–11 letters. The most likely answer is SHARP.
All answers for “Incisive”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 4-letter answers | ||
| KEEN | 4 | Having a fine mental edge |
| ACID | 4 | Sharp in tone |
| TART | 4 | Sharp in manner or tone |
| 5-letter answers | ||
| SHARP Best match | 5 | Quick and clear-thinking |
| ACUTE | 5 | Shrewdly perceptive |
| 6-letter answers | ||
| BITING | 6 | Sharply critical |
| ASTUTE | 6 | Clever at judging situations |
| SHREWD | 6 | Having sharp judgment |
| 7-letter answers | ||
| CUTTING | 7 | Sharp and to the point |
| MORDANT | 7 | Sharply sarcastic |
| CAUSTIC | 7 | Bitingly sarcastic |
| 8-letter answers | ||
| PIERCING | 8 | Seeing straight through |
| 9-letter answers | ||
| TRENCHANT | 9 | Vigorous and clear-cut in expression |
| 10-letter answers | ||
| PERCEPTIVE | 10 | Quick to understand |
| 11-letter answers | ||
| PENETRATING | 11 | Showing deep insight |
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What does “Incisive” mean?
An adjective describing a mind, remark or piece of analysis that is clear, sharp and goes straight to the point. Literally it means cutting, from the same root as 'incision' and 'incisor'.
Solving tip
Many answers are 'cutting' words used figuratively: SHARP, KEEN, ACUTE. TRENCHANT is the classic nine-letter fit, and BITING or MORDANT suit a clue hinting at sarcasm.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to the crossword clue "Incisive"?
The most likely answer is SHARP (5 letters) — Quick and clear-thinking. Other common answers are KEEN (4), ACUTE (5), CUTTING (7), TRENCHANT (9).
How many letters are in the answer to "Incisive"?
Answers to "Incisive" range from 4–11 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.