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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:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | VINEGAR The "sour" in sweet-and-sour | (7) | ||
| 10% | ACIDDROP Sour-tasting boiled sweet | (8) | The Times Concise | Nov 4, 2025 |
| 10% | TART Sour | (4) | Commuter | Oct 10, 2025 |
| 10% | ACIDIC Sour | (6) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Sep 3, 2025 |
| 10% | RANCID Sour | (6) | The Telegraph Quick | Sep 1, 2025 |
| 9% | CURDLE Go sour | (6) | Eugene Sheffer | Oct 15, 2025 |
| 9% | CURT Short and sour | (4) | Newsday | Sep 27, 2025 |
| 9% | TARTEST Most sour | (7) | USA Today | Sep 3, 2025 |
| 9% | LEMONDROP Sour sweet | (9) | Newsday | Jan 18, 2024 |
| 9% | TASTE Sweet or sour | (5) | Universal | Jul 1, 2023 |
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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.