Crossword clue

“Sharpen”

This clue appeared as 31-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, January 11, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersSeen 6 times
HONE
Letters4
Starts withH
Ends withE
Vowels2

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About this clue

The clue “Sharpen” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 11, 2026 as 31-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with H and ends with E.

See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for January 11, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Sharpen” clue?+

The answer is HONE (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 11, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 6 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on January 11, 2026.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

Open the full list of answers for January 11, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.