astute

Adjective Satellite

marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
- "an astute tenant always reads the small print in a lease"

Adj

Quickly and critically discerning.
Shrewd or crafty.

Adjective

Having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations.

Examples

astute analysis
astute observation
astute remark
It was an astute move to block the triple-word score while scoring 30 points.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin astūtus, from astus (“craft”).

Synonyms

sharp, shrewd, crafty, knowing, wily

Scrabble Score: 6

astute: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
astute: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
astute: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 7

astute: valid Words With Friends Word