Crossword clue
“Sharpen”
This clue appeared as 39-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, October 8, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersSeen 6 times
HONELetters4
Starts withH
Ends withE
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Sharpen” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 8, 2026 as 39-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with H and ends with E.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Sharpen” clue?+
The answer is HONE (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 8, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 6 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on October 8, 2026.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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