NYT Crossword · 44 Across
“Improves, as a skill” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Monday, January 8, 2024 as 44 Across. The answer has 5 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
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NYT Crossword · Monday, January 8, 2024 · 44 Across
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How many letters is the answer to “Improves, as a skill”?
The answer has 5 letters. It starts with H and ends with S, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Improves, as a skill” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Monday, January 8, 2024, at 44 Across.
What is the answer to the “Improves, as a skill” crossword clue?
The answer is HONES (5 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.