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Uses A Strop Crossword Clue
There are 2 exact and 142 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
WHETS which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
WHETS
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "WHETS" which means:
- verb
- • Make keen or more acute
- • Sharpen by rubbing, as on a whetstone
An example sentence would be:
- • "Reading a good book whets my appetite for more reading."
- • "The smell of fresh coffee in the morning always whets my senses."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times16 Feb 1995 | Down 30 | |
| New York Times09 Mar 1992 | Across 67 | |
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2 | Leather strop used in shaving | |
3 | Strop
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15 May 1978 | New York Times / 15 May 1978 |
4 | Strop a razor
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07 Jul 1992 | New York Times / 07 Jul 1992 |
5 | The process of sharpening or polishing a blade or tool using a leather strap or strop | |
6 | Use a strop
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09 Oct 1977 | New York Times / 09 Oct 1977 |
7 | Used a strop
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17 Dec 1978 | New York Times / 17 Dec 1978 |
