Sharpen crossword clue

Answer
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Hidden by default so you do not spoil it by accident. Hint: it starts with H and has 4 letters.

HONE

HONE — the 4-letter solution to “Sharpen”, entered at 7 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for December 02, 2021.

About this clue

“Sharpen” appeared as 7 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on December 02, 2021, and the answer is 4 letters long. We have tracked this clue 11 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on May 30, 2025.

Letters
4
Position
7 Down
Times seen
11

Other possible answers

Seen for the same clue in other Thomas Joseph puzzles.

  • WHET4 letters

Every time this clue has run

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Sharpen”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Thursday, December 2, 2021, the answer to “Sharpen” is HONE — 4 letters, entered at 7 Down.

Could the answer be different in my puzzle?

Yes. This clue has taken more than one answer in the Thomas Joseph crossword: WHET, HONE. Match the letter count against the squares in your grid to pick the right one.

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 4 letters and starts with H.

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No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.