Bitter-smelling Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, November 17, 2025 · 6-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, November 17, 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · November 17, 2025 · 6-Across · 5 letters
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harsh or corrosive in tone; "an acerbic tone piercing otherwise flowery prose"; "a barrage of acid comments"; "her acrid remarks make her many enemies"; "bitter words"; "blistering criticism"; "caustic jokes about political assassination, talk-show hosts and medical ethics"; "a sulfurous denunciation"; "a vitriolic critique"
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