Caustic In Manner Crossword Clue

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

Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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2	33%	11		In a caustic manner
3	29%	6		In a caustic manner

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "MORDANT" which means:

noun

• A substance used to treat leather or other materials before dyeing; aids in dyeing process

adjective satellite

• Harshly ironic or sinister
• Of a substance, especially a strong acid; capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action

verb

• To subject to the action of, or imbue with, a mordant.

adjective

• Having or showing a sharp or critical quality
• Serving to fix a dye to a fibre.

An example sentence would be:

• "She responded to his criticism with a mordant wit, leaving him speechless."
• "The comedian's mordant humor often made audiences uncomfortable."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source	#Number	Answer
New York Times09 Jun 1988	Down 43
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