Bitter (7)
'bitter' is the definition.
(synonyms)
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(Other definitions for acerbic that I've seen before include "Cutting" , "Bitter in taste -- harsh in tone" , "Biting" , "Tasting sour or caustic in speech" , "Sharp, forthright" .)
(Other definitions for rancid that I've seen before include "Smelling or tasting of stale fat" , "Smelling bad like stale fat" , "Unpleasantly stale" , "Like fat that's gone off" , "Putrid" .)
'bitter' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
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(Other definitions for acidic that I've seen before include "Sarcastic or sour" , "Sharp-tasting, sour" , "Vinegary" , "Containing a sour-tasting substance" , "scathing?" .)
'bitter' is the definition.
(tart can mean bitter-tasting)
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(Other definitions for tart that I've seen before include "Flan; acidic" , "Somewhat sour like flat cake" , "Biting - pastry" , "See 10" , "Astringent" .)
'bitter' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
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(Other definitions for sour that I've seen before include "Tart, acidic" , "Vinegary" , "Bitter, tart" , "Acid-tasting" , "Moody - acid" .)