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Faint Smell Crossword Clue
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WHIFF which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
WHIFF
Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "WHIFF" which means:
- noun
- • A short light gust of air
- • A lefteye flounder found in coastal waters from new england to brazil
- • A strikeout resulting from the batter swinging at and missing the ball for the third strike verb
- • Perceive by inhaling through the nose
- • Drive or carry as if by a puff of air
- • Strike out by swinging and missing the pitch charged as the third
- • Smoke and exhale strongly
- • Utter with a puff of air adjective
- • Having a strong or unpleasant odor.
An example sentence would be:
- • "I caught a whiff of fresh flowers as i walked by the garden."
- • "The chef could smell a whiff of burning food coming from the kitchen."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times24 Dec 1978 | Across 5 | |
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