“Smooth with a whetstone” crossword clue
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••••HONE
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 “Smooth with a whetstone”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 13, 2025, where it runs at 146 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.
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Jul 13, 2025 gridMore clues from this puzzle
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