Crossword clue
Scent crossword clue
We have 16 answers for the clue “Scent”, from 4–9 letters. The most likely answer is ODOR.
Top answer
ODOR
4 letters · Smell, US spelling
All answers for “Scent”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 4-letter answers | ||
| ODOR Best match | 4 | Smell, US spelling |
| NOSE | 4 | Characteristic smell of wine |
| REEK | 4 | Strong unpleasant smell |
| MUSK | 4 | Strong-smelling perfume base |
| TANG | 4 | Sharp, distinctive smell |
| 5-letter answers | ||
| ODOUR | 5 | Smell, British spelling |
| AROMA | 5 | Pleasant, distinctive smell |
| SMELL | 5 | Something detected by the nose |
| WHIFF | 5 | A faint or brief smell |
| TRAIL | 5 | Track left by an animal |
| SPOOR | 5 | Track or scent of an animal |
| SNIFF | 5 | Verb: detect by smell |
| SENSE | 5 | Verb: detect or perceive |
| 7-letter answers | ||
| PERFUME | 7 | Fragrant liquid worn on the skin |
| BOUQUET | 7 | Aroma of a wine |
| 9-letter answers | ||
| FRAGRANCE | 9 | Sweet or pleasant smell |
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What does “Scent” mean?
As a noun, a distinctive smell, a perfume, or a trail left by an animal; as a verb, to smell or sense something.
Solving tip
ODOR and AROMA are common four- and five-letter answers; British grids may want ODOUR, and hunting clues suggest TRAIL or SPOOR.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to the crossword clue "Scent"?
The most likely answer is ODOR (4 letters) — Smell, US spelling. Other common answers are ODOUR (5), AROMA (5), SMELL (5), PERFUME (7).
How many letters are in the answer to "Scent"?
Answers to "Scent" range from 4–9 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.