Rough tongue picked up something alcoholic (4,6) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% HARDLIQUOR Rough tongue picked up something alcoholic (4,6) (10) The Guardian Cryptic Apr 2, 2025
7% NABS Picks up (4) New York Times Jan 10, 2026
7% RADAR Something that picks up speed? (5) The Washington Post Mini Jan 7, 2026
7% LIFTS Picks up (5) Commuter Dec 22, 2025
7% NIT Something to "pick" (3)
7% COARSE Rough method picked up (6) (6) The Sun Two Speed Nov 13, 2025
7% SCENT Something a bloodhound picks up (5) New York Times Oct 14, 2025
6% HEAR Pick up present in the auditorium (4) The Telegraph Toughie Jan 9, 2026
6% TABS They get picked up at clubs (4) New York Times Jan 9, 2026
6% NIGHTMARE Picked up chess piece, and something resembling it, in difficult situation (9) The Times Cryptic Jan 7, 2026

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