Unscramble SHARP - 31 Words Found
We found 31 words by unscrambling the letters in SHARP. The highest scoring Scrabble word from SHARP is HARPS worth 10 points.
What does SHARP mean?
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.
Complete Definitions of Sharp /ʃɑːp/
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. — “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. — “The piece was difficult to read after it had been transposed, since in the new key many notes were sharps.”
- The scale having a particular sharp note as its tonic. — “Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata" is written in C♯ minor (C sharp minor.)”
- (usually in the plural) Something that is sharp. — “Place sharps in the specially marked red container for safe disposal.”
Verb
- To raise the pitch of a note half a step making a natural note a sharp. — “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. — “A face with sharp features”
- Intelligent. — “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).
- Higher in pitch than required. — “The orchestra's third violin several times was sharp about an eighth of a tone.”
- Having an intense, acrid flavour. — “Milly couldn't stand sharp cheeses when she was pregnant, because they made her nauseated.”
Synonyms: keen, razor, razor-sharp, pointed, accurate, exact, keen, precise
Antonyms: blunt, dull, blunt, imprecise, inaccurate, complimentary, flattering, friendly
Adverb
- To a point or edge; piercingly; eagerly; sharply.
- (notcomp) Exactly. — “I'll see you at twelve o'clock sharp.”
- In a higher pitch than is correct or desirable. — “I didn't enjoy the concert much because the tenor kept going sharp on the high notes.”
Synonyms: exactly, on the dot, precisely
Word Statistics
Total Words Found
31
Letter Count
5
Highest Scoring Word
HARPS
SHARP Scrabble Score
10 pts
Letter Point Values
Letter Analysis for SHARP
Vowels
1 (A)
Consonants
4 (S, H, R, P)
Total Point Value
10 pts
Avg Points/Letter
2
High-value letters: H (4 pts) — try to use this letter in longer words to maximize your score.
Words You Can Make
4 Letter Words (9)
3 Letter Words (14)
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Word Game Tips for SHARP
Consonant-heavy letters: SHARP has only 1 vowel out of 5 letters. Look for words that use few vowels, or consider exchanging tiles if you have a similar rack in Scrabble.
Go for the best play: The highest-scoring word from these letters is HARPS worth 10 points. In competitive Scrabble, always check if you can play the highest-value word on a bonus square for even more points.
Most options at 3 letters: You have 14 possible 3-letter words from SHARP. If you can't find a long word on the board, shorter words played on bonus squares can often score just as well.
Maximize high-value tiles: Your letters include H (4 pts). Try to place this letter on Double or Triple Letter Score squares for maximum impact.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many words can be made from SHARP?
31 words can be formed from the letters in SHARP. This includes common words and valid Scrabble words from the NWL dictionary.
What is the highest scoring word from SHARP?
HARPS is the highest scoring word you can make from SHARP, worth 10 Scrabble points.
Is SHARP a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SHARP is a valid Scrabble word in the NWL dictionary.
What does SHARP mean?
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.
How are Scrabble scores calculated?
Scrabble scores are calculated by summing the point values of each letter in the word. Different letters have different values based on their frequency and difficulty in English.
