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“Sharpen”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Sharpen”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, February 11, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

Hints first

Letters 4
First letter H
Last letter E
H ? ? E

A 4-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

H O N E

The answer to “Sharpen” is HONE

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Feb 11, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter H starts with

The clue “Sharpen” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is HONE — a 4-letter word that begins with H and ends with E.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 2 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.

Other clues with the answer HONE

HONE has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Sharpen”

What is the answer to “Sharpen” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is HONE — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Sharpen”?

The answer HONE contains 4 letters.

Was “Sharpen” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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