“Stink” crossword clue
Answer
O
D
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••••ODOR
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ODOR is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Stink”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 4, 2025, where it runs at 56 Across 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. This exact clue has run 4 times in NYT puzzles, first on December 4, 2025.
Crossing entries
Dec 4, 2025 grid36DA little rusty, perhaps8 ltrs›37DElement of a certain belt8 ltrs›39DSpeed equal to roughly 767 miles per hour7 ltrs›48DPrimitive5 ltrs›
Every appearance
4 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
May 24, 2026NYT Crossword119 Across••••REEKMar 21, 2026NYT Crossword26 Across••••REEKMar 20, 2026NYT Crossword24 Down••••ODORDec 4, 2025NYT Crossword56 Across••••ODOROther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••ODOR4 ltrs
••••REEK4 ltrs
••••••STENCH6 ltrs
•••••SMELL5 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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