Crossword answer
HONED
5 letters · Used for 9 different clues · 18 appearances · Last seen Daily Express, August 14, 2026
Letter pattern
HONED
Clues that lead to HONED
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
The man would include nothing new to be improved5Daily ExpressAug 14, 2026
I say, Edward, that's sharp!5Evening StandardAug 4, 2026
Sharpened5USA TodayJun 28, 2026
Gave an edge to5Wall Street JournalJun 20, 2026
Sharpened, as one's skills5NYT MiniMay 23, 2026
Perfected5Eugene ShefferMar 23, 2026
Used fine stone for the house on the end, possibly5Evening StandardJun 22, 2023
I say, fellow, that's sharp!5Evening StandardOct 4, 2022
With stony face, added a certain edge5Evening StandardJun 17, 2019
About HONED in crosswords
HONED is a 5-letter answer that has appeared 18 times in our database across 9 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “The man would include nothing new to be improved” in the Daily Express crossword on August 14, 2026.
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Every appearance of HONED (18)
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Aug 14, 2026
The man would include nothing new to be improved · Daily Express · 7 Down
Aug 4, 2026
I say, Edward, that's sharp! · Evening Standard · 31 Across
Jun 28, 2026
Sharpened · USA Today · 51 Down
Jun 20, 2026
Gave an edge to · Wall Street Journal · 44 Down
May 23, 2026
Sharpened, as one's skills · NYT Mini · 10 Across
Mar 23, 2026
Perfected · Eugene Sheffer · 36 Across
Oct 29, 2025
Sharpened · Evening Standard · 33 Across
Sep 28, 2025
Sharpened · New York Times · 105 Down
Aug 20, 2025
Sharpened · Evening Standard · 6 Down
Aug 5, 2025
Sharpened · Evening Standard · 30 Down
Jun 22, 2023
Used fine stone for the house on the end, possibly · Evening Standard · 31 Across
Oct 4, 2022
I say, fellow, that's sharp! · Evening Standard · 6 Down
Dec 20, 2021
Sharpened · Evening Standard · 22 Across
Jul 5, 2021
I say, Edward, that's sharp! · Evening Standard · 31 Across
Mar 31, 2020
Sharpened · Evening Standard · 33 Across
Dec 24, 2019
Sharpened · Evening Standard · 6 Down
Dec 10, 2019
Sharpened · Evening Standard · 30 Down
Jun 17, 2019
With stony face, added a certain edge · Evening Standard · 31 Across