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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | BLUNT In need of sharpening (like a pencil) | (5) | ||
| 7% | HONE Sharpen | (4) | Eugene Sheffer | Oct 14, 2025 |
| 7% | HONED Sharpened | (5) | New York Times | Sep 28, 2025 |
| 7% | D Sharpen | (1) | USA Today Quick | Sep 13, 2025 |
| 7% | HONES Sharpens | (5) | Eugene Sheffer | Aug 6, 2025 |
| 7% | POINTLESS It's in need of a sharpener, silly! (9) | (9) | ||
| 7% | IMPROVEAPOINT Sharpen the pencil? | (13) | ||
| 7% | APOINT Sharpen a pencil? | (6) | ||
| 7% | RETIP Sharpen a pencil | (5) | ||
| 6% | ERASER Pencil end | (6) | LA Times Daily | Oct 21, 2025 |
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