Sharp sort of remark? (7)
I believe the answer is:
pointed
'sharp' is the definition.
(associated in meaning)
I cannot understand how the rest of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for pointed that I've seen before include "Barbs" , "Aculeate" , "Sharply tapered" , "Of remark, direct and cutting" , "Direct and obvious in meaning" .)