Stinging, as an odor Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, March 3, 2026 · 10-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · March 3, 2026 · 10-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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