Biting Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Biting” from the New York Times crossword of May 20, 2026? It has 5 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, MAY 20, 2026
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ACERB is the answer to “Biting”. It means sharp or biting to the taste.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
Sharp or biting to the taste.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: CBEAR.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Bitter-tasting”.
Seen before
This clue also appeared in the New York Times on July 20, 2025.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Biting”?
ACERB, 5 letters: sharp or biting to the taste.
When was “Biting” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of May 20, 2026, and 1 more time before that.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with A.