Bitter-smelling Crossword Clue

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Bitter-smelling Crossword Answer

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(adjective)
1. harsh or corrosive in tone
2. strong and sharp

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

SMELLING (adjective)
1. (used with `of’ or `with’) noticeably odorous
SMELLING (noun)
1. the act of perceiving the odor of something
BITTER (noun)
1. the taste experience when quinine or coffee is taken into the mouth
2. the property of having a harsh unpleasant taste
BITTER (adjective)
1. causing a sharply painful or stinging sensation; used especially of cold
2. harsh or corrosive in tone
BITTER (adverb)
1. extremely and sharply
BITTER (verb)
1. make bitter

Hint 3: Anagram

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CAIRD

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