Bitter-tasting Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, January 20, 2020 · 27-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, January 20, 2020.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · January 20, 2020 · 27-Down · 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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