Clues for the word "EDGE"

We've had 572 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 2843 times in crosswords. It was last seen in LA Times crossword on October 22, 2026.

Definition of edge

v. t. - The thin cutting side of the blade of an instrument; as, the edge of an ax, knife, sword, or scythe. Hence, figuratively, that which cuts as an edge does, or wounds deeply, etc.
v. t. - Any sharp terminating border; a margin; a brink; extreme verge; as, the edge of a table, a precipice.
v. t. - Sharpness; readiness of fitness to cut; keenness; intenseness of desire.
v. t. - The border or part adjacent to the line of division; the beginning or early part; as, in the edge of evening.
v. t. - To furnish with an edge as a tool or weapon; to sharpen.
v. t. - To shape or dress the edge of, as with a tool.
v. t. - To furnish with a fringe or border; as, to edge a dress; to edge a garden with box.
v. t. - To make sharp or keen, figuratively; to incite; to exasperate; to goad; to urge or egg on.
v. t. - To move by little and little or cautiously, as by pressing forward edgewise; as, edging their chairs forwards.
v. i. - To move sideways; to move gradually; as, edge along this way.
v. i. - To sail close to the wind.