“Unpleasantly sharp to the taste”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Unpleasantly sharp to the taste”, last seen on June 8, 2026.

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A???D

A 5-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

ACRID

The answer to “Unpleasantly sharp to the taste” is ACRID

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PublishedJun 8, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Unpleasantly sharp to the taste” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Monday, June 8, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is ACRID — a 5-letter word that begins with A and ends with D.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 3 consonants. Click through any related clue below to keep solving, or open the full answer key for the day from the link above.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the answer to “Unpleasantly sharp to the taste”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Unpleasantly sharp to the taste” is ACRID — a 5-letter down entry from the June 8, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

ACRID has 5 letters — 2 vowels and 3 consonants.

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