Aid In Gaining An Edge Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is HONE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: HONE

Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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3	25%	12		Gaining an edge over competitors

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We think the answer is "HONE" which means:

noun

• A whetstone made of fine gritstone; used for sharpening razors
• A tool consisting of a number of fine abrasive slips held in a machine head, rotated and reciprocated to impart a smooth finish to cylinder bores, etc.

verb

• Sharpen with a hone
• Make perfect or complete

An example sentence would be:

• "He honed his culinary skills by attending cooking classes."
• "She honed her writing abilities through years of practice."

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New York Times26 Aug 2011	Down 25
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