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adjective • of or relating to the spleen adjective satellite • very irritable | ||||||||
| 29% | 7 | The "sour" in sweet-and-sour | ||||||
noun • sour-tasting liquid produced usually by oxidation of the alcohol in wine or cider and used as a condiment or food preservative • dilute acetic acid | ||||||||
| 29% | 5 | It makes a whiskey sour sour | ||||||
noun • yellow oval fruit with juicy acidic flesh • a strong yellow color • a small evergreen tree that originated in Asia but is widely cultivated for its fruit • a distinctive tart flavor characteristic of lemons • an artifact (especially an automobile) that is defective or unsatisfactory | ||||||||
Sour Spice Used In And Around Lent Crossword Clue
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SPLENETIC which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SPLENETIC
Updated: October 14, 2023
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