The "sour" in sweet-and-sour Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue The "sour" in sweet-and-sour . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 7 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is VINEGAR.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% VINEGAR The "sour" in sweet-and-sour (7)
11% ACIDIC Sour (6) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Sep 3, 2025
11% RANCID Sour (6) The Telegraph Quick Sep 1, 2025
10% TARTEST Most sour (7) USA Today Sep 3, 2025
10% TART Sour, acidic (4) The Times Concise Aug 21, 2025
10% BITTER Sour (6) (6) Mirror Quick Aug 5, 2025
10% SWEET ... or sour (5)
10% ACID Sour (4) The Telegraph Quick Jun 27, 2025
10% ACIDDROP Sour boiled sweet (4,4) (8)
9% SOUWESTER Something for the wet, sweet and sour balls (9) (9) The Guardian Cryptic Aug 22, 2025
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In sweet-and-sour dishes, the "sour" taste comes from vinegar. It adds a tangy flavor that balances the sweetness. Vinegar is a common ingredient in cooking and has been used for centuries for its flavor and preserving properties.