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Bitter WSJ Crossword Clue

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Answer REVENGEFUL
Letters 10
Puzzle 7 Little Words - September 5 2026
Answer ACRID
Letters 5
Puzzle NYT Crossword - August 23 2026
Answer ACRID
Letters 5
Puzzle WSJ Crossword - October 11 2025
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The most common and recent 5-letter answer for "Bitter" is ACRID.
The word 'bitter' in the clue refers to a taste or smell that is sharp and unpleasant, which is synonymous with 'ACRID.' Both terms describe a harshness often associated with certain foods or odors.
This clue was last seen in the WSJ Crossword on October 11, 2025.
Acrid means having a strong, unpleasant taste or smell.
Unpleasantly sharp to the taste, Sharp-smelling, Stinging, as an odor, Bitter-smelling, Unpleasantly pungent

The clue “Bitter” is a classic crossword staple, frequently appearing in puzzles like the WSJ crossword. For the puzzle dated October 11 2025, the definitive 5-letter answer is: ACRID.

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