Crossword clue
“Smelling things?”
This clue appeared as 27-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, October 16, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
SALTSLetters5
Starts withS
Ends withS
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Smelling things?” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 16, 2026 as 27-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Smelling things?” clue?+
The answer is SALTS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 16, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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