It puts a point on a pencil Crossword Clue
9 letters · New York Times · Monday, August 23, 2010 · 5-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, August 23, 2010.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · August 23, 2010 · 5-Down · 9 letters
SHARPENER0 of 9 letters revealed
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any implement that is used to make something (an edge or a point) sharper; "a knife sharpener"
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