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| 1 | 99% | 5 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 40% | 9 | The process of sharpening or polishing a blade or tool using a leather strap or strop | |
| 3 | 27% | 5 | Leather band used to sharpen razors | |
Used A Strop Crossword Clue
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HONED which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
HONED
Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "HONED" 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 adjective
- • Made sharp.
- • Made more accurate or precise.
An example sentence would be:
- • "She honed her cooking skills by attending culinary school."
- • "He honed his guitar-playing technique through hours of practice."
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times15 Jan 1993 | Across 34 | |
| New York Times20 Dec 1988 | Across 27 | |
| New York Times10 Apr 1987 | Across 18 | |
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