Puts an Edge On is a phrase that describes the process of sharpening an object, such as a knife or tool. The two crossword solutions for this term are WHETS and HONES, both of which are five-letter words. WHETS means to sharpen or make more acute, while HONES means to make more perfect or refine. Both of these words refer to the same action of sharpening an object, but they have slightly different connotations. WHETS implies a more aggressive action, while HONES implies a more precise action.