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Sharpen As A Knife Crossword Clue
There are 3 exact and 75 possible answers.
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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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 |
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| New York Times19 Jul 2022 | Across 43 | |
| New York Times05 Jul 2010 | Down 22 | |
| New York Times30 Jun 2008 | Across 14 | |
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