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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 | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
Sharpen As A Skill Crossword Clue
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HONE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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HONE
Updated: October 11, 2023
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