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“Make sharper”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Make sharper”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, February 26, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter W
Last letter T
W ? ? T

A 4-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

W H E T

The answer to “Make sharper” is WHET

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Feb 26, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 1 25% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter W starts with

The clue “Make sharper” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is WHET — a 4-letter word that begins with W and ends with T.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 3 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

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Frequently asked questions about “Make sharper”

What is the answer to “Make sharper” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is WHET — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Make sharper”?

The answer WHET contains 4 letters.

Was “Make sharper” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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