Piercing or biting Crossword Clue

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Piercing or biting Crossword Answer

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

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

PIERCING (adjective)
1. painful as if caused by a sharp instrument
2. having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
BITING (adjective)
1. causing a sharply painful or stinging sensation; used especially of cold
2. capable of wounding

Hint 3: Anagram

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CAIRD

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