Crossword clue

“Sharpen”

This clue appeared as 2-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, June 27, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

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

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Sharpen” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 27, 2026 as 2-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 June 27, 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 June 27, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 6 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on June 27, 2026.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

Open the full list of answers for June 27, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.