Sharpens, as a knife Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, October 3, 2006 · 35-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, October 3, 2006.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 3, 2006 · 35-Down · 5 letters
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sharpen with a hone; "hone a knife"
verb
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