“Gave an edge to”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Gave an edge to”, last seen on June 20, 2026.

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H???D

A 5-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

HONED

The answer to “Gave an edge to” is HONED

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PublishedJun 20, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Gave an edge to” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Saturday, June 20, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is HONED — a 5-letter word that begins with H and ends with D.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 3 consonants. Click through any related clue below to keep solving, or open the full answer key for the day from the link above.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the answer to “Gave an edge to”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Gave an edge to” is HONED — a 5-letter down entry from the June 20, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

HONED has 5 letters — 2 vowels and 3 consonants.

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