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noun • a percussion instrument with wooden bars tuned to produce a chromatic scale and with resonators; played with small mallets | ||||||||
| 27% | 4 | To sharpen or hone | ||||||
verb • moderate or restrain; lessen the force of • flap the wings wildly or frantically; used of falcons • soak in a special solution to soften and remove chemicals used in previous treatments | ||||||||
| 27% | 7 | Sharpen or stimulate | ||||||
verb • become brisk | ||||||||
Instrument Unknown Couple Needed To Cut And Sharpen Crossword Clue
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XYLOPHONE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
XYLOPHONE
Updated: October 14, 2023
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