Crossword clue
“Bad thing to discover in the pantry”
This clue appeared as 107-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, September 28, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
SMELLLetters5
Starts withS
Ends withL
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Bad thing to discover in the pantry” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 28, 2025 as 107-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with L, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Bad thing to discover in the pantry” clue?+
The answer is SMELL (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 28, 2025.
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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