The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word PUNGENT which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1988.
Piquant; sharp crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| PUNGENT | 100 % | 7 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Piquant; sharp
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- pungent
- poignant
- racy
- salty
- pointed
- mild
- peppery
- tang
- tart
- tangy
- curry
- hot
Crossword Answer definitions
PUNGENT adjective- Having a strong odor that stings the nose, said especially of acidic or spicy substances.
- Having a strong taste that stings the tongue, said especially of hot (spicy) food, which has a strong and sharp or bitter taste.
- Stinging; acerbic.
- Having a sharp and stiff point.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution