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Nostril-burning

Ross

I believe the answer is:

acrid

(Other definitions for acrid that I've seen before include "Sharp - biting" , "irritating" , "Having a bitter taste or small, like smoke" , "Bitter in smell, like smoke" , "Tart" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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