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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

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199%4Exact Match!
230%9Give an unfair edge
326%9Give a keen edge once more

About This Clues Answer

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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Source #Number Answer
New York Times03 Feb 2023 Across 48
New York Times24 Jul 2002 Down 27
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