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“Detect an aroma”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Detect an aroma”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, September 30, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter S
Last letter L
S ? ? ? L

A 5-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

S M E L L

The answer to “Detect an aroma” is SMELL

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published Sep 30, 2025

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 5 positions
Vowels 1 20% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter S starts with

The clue “Detect an aroma” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is SMELL — a 5-letter word that begins with S and ends with L.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 4 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

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Frequently asked questions about “Detect an aroma”

What is the answer to “Detect an aroma” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SMELL — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Tuesday, September 30, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Detect an aroma”?

The answer SMELL contains 5 letters.

Was “Detect an aroma” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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