The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word MORDANT which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1988.
Caustic in manner crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| MORDANT | 100 % | 7 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Caustic in manner
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- caustically
- mordant
- acid
- acrimonious
- vitriolically
- retort
- bite
- acidulous
- sharp
- abrasive
- processed
- processing
Crossword Answer definitions
MORDANT noun- Any substance used to facilitate the fixing of a dye to a fibre; usually a metallic compound which reacts with the dye using chelation.
- Any corrosive substance used in etching.
- A glutinous size used as a ground for gilding, to make the gold leaf adhere.
- To subject to the action of, or imbue with, a mordant.
- Having or showing a sharp or critical quality
- Serving to fix a dye to a fibre.
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