Piercing Crossword Clue

Q: What's the best solution for Piercing?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Piercing is ACUTE. Other possible answers include INCISIVE, PENETRATING, cutting, discriminating, keen, knifelike, lancinate, lancinating, among others.

Q: How many solutions are there for Piercing?

We have found 19 possible answers for the crossword clue Piercing.

Q: What is another word for Piercing?

We list 19 synonyms related to Piercing. Common alternatives include KEEN, ACUTE, SHARP, PIERCE.

Q: Which crosswords feature clues like Piercing?

Clues like Piercing often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Daily Telegraph GK, The Observer Speedy, Daily Mail Cryptic, Financial Times Polymath, The Independent Inquisitor, among others.

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Crossword clue last updated: 01/09/2026

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Hint 1: Meaning

cut or make a way through; "the knife cut through the flesh"; "The path pierced the jungle"; "Light pierced through the forest" .

Hint 2: Synonyms

KEEN, ACUTE, SHARP

Hint 3: Best answers

ACUTE, INCISIVE, PENETRATING

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Best answers for Piercing

All 19 answers for Piercing

Piercing with 4 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
KEEN	4

Piercing with 5 letters (2)

Answer	Letters
ACUTE	5
SHARP	5

Piercing with 6 letters (2)

Answer	Letters
PIERCE	6
THRUST	6

Piercing with 7 letters (4)

Answer	Letters
CUTTING	7
PIERCED	7
PIERCES	7
THRUSTS	7

Piercing with 8 letters (3)

Answer	Letters
INCISIVE	8
STABBING	8
THRUSTED	8

Piercing with 9 letters (3)

Answer	Letters
KNIFELIKE	9
LANCINATE	9
THRUSTING	9

Piercing with 11 letters (3)

Answer	Letters
PENETRATING	11
LANCINATING	11
PENETRATIVE	11

Piercing with 14 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
DISCRIMINATING	14

Synonyms for Piercing

We found 19 synonyms.

4 letter words

KEEN

5 letter words

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8 letter words

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14 letter words

DISCRIMINATING

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What's the best solution for Piercing?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Piercing is ACUTE. Other possible answers include INCISIVE, PENETRATING, cutting, discriminating, keen, knifelike, lancinate, lancinating, among others.

How many solutions are there for Piercing?

We have found 19 possible answers for the crossword clue Piercing.

How do I find a solution for Piercing?

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What is another word for Piercing?

We list 19 synonyms related to Piercing. Common alternatives include KEEN, ACUTE, SHARP, PIERCE.

Which crosswords feature clues like Piercing?

Clues like Piercing often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Daily Telegraph GK, The Observer Speedy, Daily Mail Cryptic, Financial Times Polymath, The Independent Inquisitor, among others.

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