What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Blade sharpener" from July 18, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Blade sharpener”

This clue appeared as 13-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, July 18, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

STROP

Letters5

Starts withS

Ends withP

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Blade sharpener” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 18, 2025 as 13-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with P, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Blade sharpener” clue?+

The answer is STROP (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 18, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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