We've analysed the crossword clue "Smelling stale" from the Universal Crossword puzzle on December 23, 2022 and found 19 potential answers in our records. The solution with the highest match rate is MUSTY (5 letters) at 99%. Our confidence ranking is based on frequency data from crossword publications.
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19 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
MUSTY
Smelling stale
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2022
99%
MUSTY
Smelling stale
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2022
8%
FRENCHTOAST
Its main ingredient should be slightly stale
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 5, 2025
8%
FRENCHTOAST
Its main ingredient should be slightly stale
Universal Crossword · Feb 5, 2025
8%
MOLDY
Like stale bread
(5)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Dec 6, 2024
8%
MOLDY
Like stale bread
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Dec 6, 2024
8%
TRITE
Like stale expressions
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2024
8%
TRITE
Like stale expressions
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2024
8%
SWOON
Require smelling salts
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2023
8%
SWOON
Require smelling salts
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2023
8%
CLEOPATRA
The "her" in Shakespeare's "Age cannot wither her, nor custom stale / Her infinite variety"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 9, 2021
8%
CLEOPATRA
The "her" in Shakespeare's "Age cannot wither her, nor custom stale / Her infinite variety"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 9, 2021
8%
FRESH
Not stale
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Nov 29, 2020
8%
FRESH
Not stale
Premier Sunday Crossword · Nov 29, 2020
8%
SWOONED
Needed smelling salts
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Aug 21, 2020
8%
SWOONED
Needed smelling salts
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Aug 21, 2020
8%
OLDEST
Most stale
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 23, 2018
8%
OLDEST
Most stale
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 23, 2018
1%
ACRID
Bitter-smelling
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2026
1%
ACRID
Bitter-smelling
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
1%
FETID
Gross-smelling
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2025
1%
FETID
Gross-smelling
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2025
1%
RANCID
Awful-smelling
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jul 26, 2025
1%
RANCID
Awful-smelling
Universal Crossword · Jul 26, 2025
1%
LEI
Sweet-smelling garland
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2024
1%
LEI
Sweet-smelling garland
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2024
1%
MUSTIEST
Most stale-smelling
(8)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Mar 26, 2023
1%
MUSTIEST
Most stale-smelling
Premier Sunday Crossword · Mar 26, 2023
1%
CORPSE
__ flower: foul-smelling rare plant
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2022
1%
CORPSE
__ flower: foul-smelling rare plant
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2022
1%
NOISOME
Foul-smelling
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jul 17, 2022
1%
NOISOME
Foul-smelling
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jul 17, 2022
1%
ESTER
Fruity-smelling compound
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 25, 2022
1%
ESTER
Fruity-smelling compound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 25, 2022
1%
SACHET
Sweet-smelling pouch
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 28, 2021
1%
SACHET
Sweet-smelling pouch
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 2021
1%
FUNKY
Musty-smelling
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2018
1%
FUNKY
Musty-smelling
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Smelling stale" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 19 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is MUSTY (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Smelling stale"?
The best answer for "Smelling stale" is MUSTY with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Smelling stale" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on December 23, 2022.