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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 | ||||||||
| 44% | 9 | Famous for its ability to sharpen dull blades | ||||||
noun • a flat stone for sharpening edged tools or knives | ||||||||
| 35% | 8 | Whetstone used for honing blades | ||||||
noun • a whetstone for use with oil | ||||||||
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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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