What is the answer to the NYT Mini Crossword clue "Distinctive smell" from July 14, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Distinctive smell”

This clue appeared as 3-Down in the NYT Mini Crossword on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

SCENT

Letters5

Starts withS

Ends withT

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
Jul 14, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Distinctive smell” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on July 14, 2026 as 3-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with T, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Distinctive smell” clue?+

The answer is SCENT (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of July 14, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Mini.

How do I find other NYT Mini answers?+

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