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verb • make keen or more acute • sharpen by rubbing, as on a whetstone | ||||||||
| 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 By Rubbing Crossword Clue
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WHET which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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WHET
Updated: October 13, 2023
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