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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) | ||
| 11% | TASTES Sweet and sour, e.g. | (6) | USA Today | Feb 3, 2026 |
| 10% | GUMDROP Sweet and sour chops left by sink | (7) | The Times Cryptic | Jan 23, 2026 |
| 10% | TART Sour | (4) | Universal | Dec 16, 2025 |
| 10% | ACIDDROP Sour-tasting boiled sweet | (8) | The Times Concise | Nov 4, 2025 |
| 9% | TURN Go sour, as milk | (4) | New York Times | Feb 3, 2026 |
| 9% | RANCID Sour (butter) (6) | (6) | Mirror Classic | Jan 22, 2026 |
| 9% | ACID Sour-tasting substance | (4) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Jan 14, 2026 |
| 9% | TANG Sour taste | (4) | LA Times Daily | Dec 7, 2025 |
| 9% | LEMONDROP Sour sweet | (9) | Newsday | Jan 18, 2024 |
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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.