Unpleasantly sharp to the taste Crossword Clue

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Unpleasantly sharp to the taste Crossword Answer

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

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

SHARP (adjective)
1. (of something seen or heard) clearly defined
2. marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
SHARP (adverb)
1. changing suddenly in direction and degree
SHARP (noun)
1. a long thin sewing needle with a sharp point
2. a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named
TASTE (noun)
1. a strong liking
2. the faculty of distinguishing sweet, sour, bitter, and salty properties in the mouth
TASTE (verb)
1. take a sample of
2. have a distinctive or characteristic taste

Hint 3: Anagram

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CAIRD

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