Cryptic crossword clue
Wine from France and Spain Lineker found acidic 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word VINEGARY

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The straight part
We know that "acidic" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case acidic = vinegary.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does VINEGARY mean?

VINEGARY adjective
  1. Sour; like vinegar.
  2. Acerbic, bitter.
  3. Of a liquid, having turned partially or fully to vinegar.

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