It smells Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “It smells” from the New York Times crossword of April 20, 2025? It has 4 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, APRIL 20, 2025
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ODOR is the answer to “It smells”. It means the property of a substance that affects the sense of smell.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
The property of a substance that affects the sense of smell.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: DORO.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Stench”.
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Across
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Questions
What is the answer to “It smells”?
ODOR, 4 letters: the property of a substance that affects the sense of smell.
When was “It smells” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of April 20, 2025.
How many letters does the answer have?
4 letters, starting with O.