“What the suspicious smell”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “What the suspicious smell”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, June 4, 2026 puzzle.

Hints first

Letters 4
First letter A
Last letter T
A ? ? T

A 4-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

A R A T

The answer to “What the suspicious smell” is ARAT

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Jun 4, 2026

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 A starts with

The clue “What the suspicious smell” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, June 4, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is ARAT — a 4-letter word that begins with A and ends with T.

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.

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Frequently asked questions about “What the suspicious smell”

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

The verified answer is ARAT — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Thursday, June 4, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “What the suspicious smell”?

The answer ARAT contains 4 letters.

Was “What the suspicious smell” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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