Answer: saltish

AnswerCrossword Clue
SALTISHNot quite fresh, as water
SALTISHBrackish.
SALTISHSomewhat briny.
SALTISHSuggestive of brine.
SALTISHCured, somewhat
SALTISHA bit briny
saltishsomewhat salty
saltishsomewhat salty