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Bitter, bitter having leaked runs (4)

Ross

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acid

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'bitter' is the definition.
('acid' can be a synonym of 'bitter')

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(Other definitions for acid that I've seen before include "Hallucinogenic drug" , "Morose" , "Substance with pH of less than 7" , "Bitter; biting" , "Biting - tart" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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