“Offend the nostrils” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.REEK is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Offend the nostrils”. It was last seen in the puzzle of November 6, 2026, where it runs at 3 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Nov 6, 2026 grid1ADating around?5 ltrs›14A"Pay up!"10 ltrs›17ASoda once advertised as "Shockingly refreshing"10 ltrs›19A"Should've known better!"3 ltrs›
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