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4 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, April 11, 2006 · 15-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, April 11, 2006.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · April 11, 2006 · 15-Across · 4 letters
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a whetstone made of fine gritstone; used for sharpening razors
noun
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