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5 letters · New York Times · Sunday, September 28, 2025 · 105-Down

Appeared in 8 New York Times Crosswords between April 1996 and September 2025.

Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 28, 2025 · 105-Down · 5 letters

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sharpen with a hone; "hone a knife"

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