Meaning
A refreshingly sharp aroma or flavor.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English tange, variant of tonge (“tongs, fang”), from Old Norse tangi (“pointed metal tool”), perhaps related to Old Norse tunga (“tongue”). But see also Middle Dutch tanger (“sharp, tart, pinching”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
blandnessdullness
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 13 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-01-22GATMENU
- 2025-10-02TAGILNZ
- 2025-09-03GAUNTRON
- 2025-08-10GAOMENT
- 2025-07-13ADTIGNU
- 2025-07-09TANEDGV
- 2025-04-16GATLENY
- 2025-01-01TOLBGNA
- 2024-03-14TNAIGBH
- 2024-03-04GACENOT
- 2023-11-21GADENTV
- 2023-08-08GUATEDN
+1 earlier appearances in the archive.