Not sharp, as a pencil or knife Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, December 19, 2022 · 16-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, December 19, 2022.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 19, 2022 · 16-Across · 5 letters
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used of a knife or other blade; not sharp; "a blunt instrument"
adjective
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