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Word entry · 6 letters

acumen

Best crossword clue

"Sharp practical insight"

6 letters · collected on this word page

6 lettersPronunciation /ˈækjʊmən/Part of speech nounSorted acemnuStarts with AEnds with N1 cluesCommon crossword word
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Definitions

  1. shrewdness shown by keen insight

Word origin

Borrowed from Latin acūmen (“sharp point”).

Used in a sentence

  • "I am going to ask you a question that does not require much legal acumen to answer," said Lord Meersbrook to his attorney, when he called the next day in Lincoln's Inn;...
  • No, no, my dear Watson! With all respect for your natural acumen, I do not think that you are quite a match for the worthy doctor.
  • Why do you think he removes their skins, Agent Starling? Enthrall me with your acumen.

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