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noun • a flat stone for sharpening edged tools or knives | ||||||||
| 36% | 5 | A symbol (#) indicating a note should be sharpened by one half step | ||||||
adjective • keenly and painfully felt; as if caused by a sharp edge or point • having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing • (of a musical note) raised in pitch by one chromatic semitone noun • a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named • a long thin sewing needle with a sharp point adverb • changing suddenly in direction and degree adjective satellite • (of something seen or heard) clearly defined • ending in a sharp point • having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions • marked by practical hardheaded intelligence • harsh • having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones • dangerously steep • very sudden and in great amount or degree • quick and forceful | ||||||||
| 33% | 9 | Example: 'I'm going to the dentist to get my teeth sharpened.' | ||||||
noun • a comparison comprising a well-known quotation followed by a facetious sequel | ||||||||
Ethos Went Sloppy One Should Get Things Sharpened Up Crossword Clue
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WHETSTONE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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WHETSTONE
Updated: October 14, 2023
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| The Guardian Cryptic03 Oct 2013 | Down 3 | |
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