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An alloy for striking sparks from flint; a sword; a tool for honing a knife; or, a bone, rod or stay for corsetry (5) Crossword Clue
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Crossword Answer For An alloy for striking sparks from flint; a sword; a tool for honing a knife; or, a bone, rod or stay for corsetry (5):
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | STEEL An alloy for striking sparks from flint; a sword; a tool for honing a knife; or, a bone, rod or stay for corsetry (5) | (5) | ||
| 4% | WHET Hone | (4) | Universal | Aug 27, 2025 |
| 3% | IDEA Creative spark | (4) | ||
| 3% | AVOID Stay away from | (5) | USA Today | Oct 9, 2025 |
| 3% | HILT Sword handle | (4) | LA Times Daily | Oct 8, 2025 |
| 3% | SPIT Barbecue rod | (4) | Puzzler Backwords | Oct 7, 2025 |
| 3% | BRASS Alloy (5) | (5) | Mirror Quick | Oct 6, 2025 |
| 3% | SHEATH Cover for a knife | (6) | Wall Street Journal | Oct 6, 2025 |
| 3% | KATANA Samurai sword | (6) | Commuter | Oct 6, 2025 |
| 3% | DONTGETUP "Stay seated" | (9) | New York Times | Oct 6, 2025 |
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