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Peppery Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is PUNGENT which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: PUNGENT

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197%7Exact Match!
296%3Exact Match!
390%6 Sharp or sarcastic in speech or manner

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "PUNGENT" which means:

    adjective satellite
  • • Strong and sharp
  • • Capable of wounding
  • adjective
  • • Having a strong odor that stings the nose, said especially of acidic or spicy substances.
  • • Having a strong taste that stings the tongue, said especially of hot (spicy) food, which has a strong and sharp or bitter taste.
  • • Stinging; acerbic.
  • • Having a sharp and stiff point.

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The pungent smell of onions filled the kitchen."
  • • "He took a bite of the pungent cheese and wrinkled his nose."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source #Number Answer
New York Times09 Apr 2000 Down 53
New York Times19 Mar 1989 Down 6
New York Times17 Mar 1985 Down 129
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