Bitterly pungent Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, March 2, 2009 · 38-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, March 2, 2009.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · March 2, 2009 · 38-Across · 5 letters
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What does this clue mean?
strong and sharp;"the pungent taste of radishes"; "the acrid smell of burning rubber"
adjective
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