The Universal Crossword crossword published on December 17, 2019 contains the clue "Needing sharpening". According to our crossword solution database, there are 20 possible answers. DULL (4 letters) is the frontrunner at 99% confidence. We've listed every potential solution below, ranked from most to least likely.
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20 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
DULL
Needing sharpening
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 17, 2019
99%
DULL
Needing sharpening
Universal Crossword · Dec 17, 2019
8%
AEROBE
Bacterium needing oxygen
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jun 3, 2025
8%
AEROBE
Bacterium needing oxygen
Universal Crossword · Jun 3, 2025
8%
STROP
Barbershop sharpening tool
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2025
8%
STROP
Barbershop sharpening tool
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2025
8%
GINSU
"Never needs sharpening" brand
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2024
8%
GINSU
"Never needs sharpening" brand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2024
8%
OTC
Not needing an MD's script
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2024
8%
OTC
Not needing an MD's script
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2024
8%
BLUR
Photo that needs sharpening
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 22, 2023
8%
BLUR
Photo that needs sharpening
Universal Crossword · Oct 22, 2023
8%
UNMOWN
Like lawns needing to be cut
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Oct 8, 2023
8%
UNMOWN
Like lawns needing to be cut
Premier Sunday Crossword · Oct 8, 2023
8%
BALDS
Starts needing a comb less
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 25, 2022
8%
BALDS
Starts needing a comb less
Universal Crossword · May 25, 2022
8%
GASHES
Cuts needing stitches
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 9, 2022
8%
GASHES
Cuts needing stitches
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 9, 2022
8%
HANGRY
Irritably needing food
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2020
8%
HANGRY
Irritably needing food
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2020
8%
SUDSY
Like hair needing more rinsing
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 23, 2020
8%
SUDSY
Like hair needing more rinsing
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2020
8%
THEGRIMYREAPER
Harvest worker needing a bath?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 1, 2020
8%
THEGRIMYREAPER
Harvest worker needing a bath?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2020
8%
CRABLEG
Seafood item needing to be cracked
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 20, 2020
8%
CRABLEG
Seafood item needing to be cracked
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 20, 2020
8%
VOLT
Chevy needing recharging
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 24, 2020
8%
VOLT
Chevy needing recharging
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2020
8%
BALD
Not needing a comb
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 3, 2020
8%
BALD
Not needing a comb
Universal Crossword · Jan 3, 2020
8%
WAITER
One needing orders
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 16, 2019
8%
WAITER
One needing orders
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 16, 2019
8%
SOOTY
Like a chimney needing sweeping
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2019
8%
SOOTY
Like a chimney needing sweeping
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2019
8%
WETMOP
Tool needing wringing
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 30, 2018
8%
WETMOP
Tool needing wringing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 30, 2018
8%
BROKENTAILLIGHT
Blub needing replacement
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2018
8%
BROKENTAILLIGHT
Blub needing replacement
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2018
8%
TIED
Like games needing extra innings
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2018
8%
TIED
Like games needing extra innings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Needing sharpening" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 20 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is DULL (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "Needing sharpening"?
The best answer for "Needing sharpening" is DULL with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Needing sharpening" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on December 17, 2019.