Sharp increase NYT Crossword Clue
The answer to the “Sharp increase” crossword clue is SPIKE (5 letters). We have seen this clue once in New York Times crosswords, most recently on September 30, 2026.
Answer
THE ANSWER · 5 LETTERS
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SPIKE: to fasten with a long, thick nail.
Best answers for “Sharp increase”
| Rank | Answer | Letters | Clue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SPIKE | 5 | Sharp increase |
| 2 | ACUTE | 5 | Sharp similar clue |
| 3 | HIDEF | 5 | Sharp, on a TV, informally similar clue |
| 4 | TALON | 5 | Sharp nail similar clue |
The first answer is for this clue; the others answered clues with the same main words.
Seen in
| Crossword | Date | Answer | Clue page |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Times | September 30, 2026 | SPIKE | 16 Across |
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Questions about the Sharp increase Crossword Clue
What is the 5-letter answer to the Sharp increase crossword clue?
SPIKE is the 5-letter answer to the “Sharp increase” crossword clue.
When was the Sharp increase crossword clue last used?
In the New York Times of September 30, 2026. We have seen it once.
What are other possible answers to the Sharp increase crossword clue?
Similar clues were answered with ACUTE (“Sharp”), HIDEF (“Sharp, on a TV, informally”), TALON (“Sharp nail”).