"It left a bad ___ in my mouth" Crossword Clue

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"It left a bad ___ in my mouth" Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. a strong liking
2. the faculty of distinguishing sweet, sour, bitter, and salty properties in the mouth
(verb)
1. take a sample of
2. have a distinctive or characteristic taste

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

MOUTH (verb)
1. express in speech
2. articulate silently; form words with the lips only
MOUTH (noun)
1. the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
2. a spokesperson (as a lawyer)
LEFT (noun)
1. the hand that is on the left side of the body
2. the piece of ground in the outfield on the catcher’s left
LEFT (adjective)
1. not used up
2. intended for the left hand

Hint 3: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
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