Pungent Crossword Clue

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Pungent Crossword Answer

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ACRID

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Helpful Hints

(adjective)
1. (of something seen or heard) clearly defined
2. marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
(adverb)
1. changing suddenly in direction and degree
(noun)
1. a long thin sewing needle with a sharp point
2. a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named

Hint 2: Clue Definition

PUNGENT (adjective)
1. capable of wounding
2. strong and sharp

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

ACRID
(5 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

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

More The Sun 2-Speed Crossword (7/17/2026) Answers

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19. Observe closely

21. Insect, the male of which makes a loud, shrill sound

22. Unfeeling

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24. Necessity

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Down

2. Load to be carried

3. Enormous

4. Former British PM

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6. Cavity behind the nose

7. Worried

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14. Horse-drawn vehicle used in ancient Rome

16. Flightless sea bird

18. Small instrument is harsh

20. Vestige

22. Electrical conductor making common connection between circuits

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