ACRID

Meaning

Sharp and harsh, or bitter and not to the taste.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Latin ācris, from ācer (“sharp”); probably assimilated in form to acid. Compare eager.

Synonyms & Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 10 recorded puzzles:

• 2026-08-06DABCIRT
• 2026-07-16DACIRTY
• 2026-02-03RACDIMT
• 2025-02-17DRANHCI
• 2024-03-24RALDCIO
• 2024-01-30RAIDCFT
• 2023-07-17CAYTRID
• 2023-02-13DRAOICN
• 2023-01-21RNAIDCH
• 2023-01-14DARNGCI