The term 'pointed ends' can refer to a variety of objects, such as the tips of a pencil or the points of a star. In this crossword, the solutions for the term are TIPS (4 letters), NIBS (4 letters), CUSPS (5 letters), NEBS (4 letters), and TIBS (4 letters). TIPS refers to the sharp end of an object, while NIBS are small, pointed projections. CUSPS are curved points, while NEBS are small, pointed protrusions. Finally, TIBS are small, pointed projections.