What is the answer to "Mouth-puckering"?

The most common answer is SOUR. However, there is 1 possible answer to this clue.

When was this clue last used?

This clue was most recently seen in 2025.

How difficult is this clue?

We rate this clue as Easy difficulty.

Mouth-puckering Crossword Clue Answer

Can't figure out Mouth-puckering? The NYT crossword from November 23, 2025 used this clue. Answer: 4 letters.

Mouth-puckering Crossword Answer

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Other NYT Clues (11/23/25)

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Mouth-puckering Crossword Clue FAQ

What is the 4-letter answer to "Mouth-puckering" crossword clue?

The answer to the "Mouth-puckering" crossword clue is SOUR. This answer contains 4 letters and was confirmed in the NYT puzzle.

Which crossword used "Mouth-puckering" clue?

This crossword clue most recently appeared in the NYT puzzle on November 23, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.

What is the meaning of SOUR?

The word SOUR means: smelling of fermentation or staleness. This definition provides context for why it fits the crossword clue "Mouth-puckering".