“Sharpen” crossword clue
Answer
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.HONE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Sharpen”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 29, 2025, where it runs at 61 Across and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 5 times in NYT puzzles, first on April 29, 2025.
Crossing entries
Apr 29, 2025 grid28D"You had your chance"10 ltrs›46DCurtains7 ltrs›56DLike a racehorse's feet4 ltrs›57DWhat a software developer develops with4 ltrs›
Every appearance
5 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jun 27, 2026NYT Crossword2 Down••••HONEJun 2, 2026NYT Crossword57 Down••••HONEJan 11, 2026NYT Crossword31 Down••••HONENov 2, 2025NYT Crossword51 Across••••HONEApr 29, 2025NYT Crossword61 Across••••HONEOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••HONE4 ltrs
••••WHET4 ltrs
•••••STROP5 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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