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Bitter cabin crew finally cut out (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

acerbic

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'bitter' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for acerbic that I've seen before include "Acrimonious" , "Cutting" , "Biting" , "Tasting sour or caustic in speech" , "Astringent; sour" .)

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