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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 | ||||||||
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noun • paper with a crinkled texture; usually colored and used for decorations • small very thin pancake • a soft thin light fabric with a crinkled surface verb • cover or drape with crape | ||||||||
Improving The Edge
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HONING which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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HONING
Updated: October 10, 2023
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