Cryptic crossword clue
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The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word ACIDIFIED

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The straight part
We know that "become sour" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case become sour = acidified.
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Crossword Answer definitions

ACIDIFIED verb
  1. To make something (more) acidic or sour; to convert into an acid.
  2. To neutralize alkalis, as to acidify sugar
  3. To sour, to embitter.

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