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“Distinctive smell”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Distinctive smell”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, April 15, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter O
Last letter R
O ? ? R

A 4-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

O D O R

The answer to “Distinctive smell” is ODOR

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Apr 15, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter O starts with

The clue “Distinctive smell” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is ODOR — a 4-letter word that begins with O and ends with R.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 2 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.

Other clues with the answer ODOR

ODOR has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Distinctive smell”

What is the answer to “Distinctive smell” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ODOR — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Tuesday, April 15, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Distinctive smell”?

The answer ODOR contains 4 letters.

Was “Distinctive smell” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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