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The Clue
Cutler's need (4 letter answer)
The Answer
HONE
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Notes
The answer HONE is seen frequently, appearing about once every 90 puzzles.
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Improve
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Refine
Sharpen
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Apply to a whetstone
Fine-tune
Give an edge to
Grind, maybe
Improve, in a way
Practice, as skills
Put an edge on
Sharpen, as a knife
Sharpen, as skills
Sharpen, as on a whetstone
Use a strop
Use a whetstone
Work on the edge?
Aid in gaining an edge
Do a cutler's job
Practice, so to speak
Definition
HONE as a noun:
1. a whetstone made of fine gritstone; used for sharpening razors
HONE as a verb:
1. sharpen with a hone; "hone a knife"
2. (perfect, hone) = make perfect or complete; "perfect your French in Paris!"