Close to blunt instrument, something sharp Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Close to blunt instrument, something sharp last seen in Telegraph Toughie puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is THORN.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% THORN Close to blunt instrument, something sharp (5) The Telegraph Toughie Sep 26, 2017
6% OBTUSE Blunt (6) Puzzler Backwords May 12, 2026
6% JABS Pokes with something sharp (4)
5% ABATE Blunt object for striking with in A&E (5) (5) The Sun Two Speed May 19, 2026
5% NEAR Close (4) Eugene Sheffer May 18, 2026
5% TART Sharp or sour (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic May 11, 2026
5% ACIDIC Sharp-tasting (6) Puzzler Backwords May 8, 2026
5% SHUT Close (4) Wall Street Journal May 4, 2026
5% TANG Sharp taste (4) Premier Sunday May 3, 2026
5% YELP Sharp cry (4) Newsday May 3, 2026

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