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Clue no. 18: Harbouring a degree of sourness, vengeful woman creates rumour

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A clue to FURPHY.
2 comments refer to this clue (from 2 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.I struggle a little with "degree of sourness" for pH.
2.I have never tasted nitric acid but it probably is quite sour