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Sharpen Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is HONE which was last seen in the Telegraph Cross Atlantic crossword.
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We think the answer is "HONE" 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

An example sentence would be:

  • • "He honed his culinary skills by attending cooking classes."
  • • "She honed her writing abilities through years of practice."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source #Number Answer
Telegraph Cross Atlantic01 May 2024 Across 33
Telegraph Quick04 Apr 2024 Across 28
Telegraph Mini26 Mar 2024 Across 8
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