Tool that's sharp but may be said to be blunt (5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SPADE Tool that's sharp but may be said to be blunt (5) (5) The Guardian Cryptic Jul 9, 2026
63% SAW Tool with sharp teeth (3) New York Times Midi Aug 30, 2026
60% DULLS Blunts (5) New York Times Oct 21, 2026
60% OBTUSE Blunt (6) Puzzler Backwords Oct 3, 2026
52% PLAIN Unadorned tool used in carpentry, it's said (5) (5) The Guardian Quick Cryptic Oct 24, 2026
52% HAHS Blunt laughs (4) TV Aug 23, 2026
52% TRENCHANT - DD Sharp or blunt (14)
52% CURT Sharp or blunt (4)
50% TANG Sharp taste (4) USA Today Oct 23, 2026
50% SPIKE Sharp increase (5) New York Times Sep 30, 2026

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