Crossword clue

“Leaves with a pungent taste in one's mouth?”

This clue appeared as 1-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, November 14, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

CHAW

Letters4

Starts withC

Ends withW

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Leaves with a pungent taste in one's mouth?” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 14, 2026 as 1-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with C and ends with W.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Leaves with a pungent taste in one's mouth?” clue?+

The answer is CHAW (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 14, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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