This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 (1 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
W _ _ _
First and last letters
W _ _ T
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WHET as a word: (transitive) To stimulate or make more keen; (transitive) To hone or rub on with some substance, as a piece of stone, for the purpose of sharpening, see whetstone.
WHET has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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