30 entries under musty topic. ×

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acrid(adjective, sharp, harsh, unpleasant, bitter)
12
bitter(adjective, mean, evil, sharp, nasty)
12
caustic(adjective, mean, evil, sharp, nasty)
11
acid(noun, adjective, mean, evil, taste)
9
astringent(adjective, sharp, harsh, unpleasant, bitter)
9
cutting(adjective, mean, evil, sharp, nasty)
8
acetous(adjective, taste, sharp, harsh, unpleasant)
8
keen(adjective, sharp, unpleasant, bitter, sour)
6
dry(adjective, taste, sharp, unpleasant, bitter)
5
acidic(adjective, sharp, harsh, unpleasant, bitter)
2
acetic(adjective, sharp, unpleasant, bitter, sour)
2
acidulated(adjective, sharp, unpleasant, bitter, sour)
2
green(adjective, sharp, unpleasant, bitter, sour)
2
piquant(adjective, sharp, unpleasant, bitter, critical)
2
soured(adjective, sharp, unpleasant, bitter, sour)
2
unpleasant(adjective, sharp, bitter, critical, unkind)
2
unripe(adjective, sharp, unpleasant, bitter, sour)
2
vinegary(adjective, sharp, harsh, unpleasant, bitter)
1
acetose(adjective, sharp, unpleasant, bitter, critical)
1
bad(adjective, sharp, unpleasant, bitter, sour)
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