Stumped by the crossword clue "Smells"? You're not alone — this clue appeared in the LA Times Daily Crossword puzzle on August 25, 2026. We've scoured our database and found 9 possible solutions. The strongest candidate is ODORS (5 letters) at 99% confidence, based on data from published crossword puzzles.
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9 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
ODORS
Smells
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
99%
ODORS
Smells
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
99%
AROMAS
Smells
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Nov 6, 2022
99%
AROMAS
Smells
Premier Sunday Crossword · Nov 6, 2022
50%
WHATSCOOKING
"Something smells good in here!"
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2025
50%
WHATSCOOKING
"Something smells good in here!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2025
50%
NOSE
It really smells!
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 21, 2024
50%
NOSE
It really smells!
Universal Crossword · Nov 21, 2024
50%
TEENSPIRIT
"Kurt smells like ___" (bit of graffiti that inspired a Nirvana hit)
(10)
Universal Crossword
May 4, 2024
50%
TEENSPIRIT
"Kurt smells like ___" (bit of graffiti that inspired a Nirvana hit)
Universal Crossword · May 4, 2024
50%
SARA
Name found in "smells a rat"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 1, 2023
50%
SARA
Name found in "smells a rat"
Universal Crossword · Aug 1, 2023
50%
EARTHY
Like coffee that smells of wet soil
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jun 6, 2023
50%
EARTHY
Like coffee that smells of wet soil
Universal Crossword · Jun 6, 2023
50%
SCENTS
Some candles' smells
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 20, 2022
50%
SCENTS
Some candles' smells
Universal Crossword · Dec 20, 2022
50%
CUREPASTRAMI
Location: Deli; Mission: ___ that smells off
(12)
Universal Crossword
Dec 10, 2019
50%
CUREPASTRAMI
Location: Deli; Mission: ___ that smells off
Universal Crossword · Dec 10, 2019
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Smells" have?
We found 2 exact solutions and 9 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is ODORS (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Smells"?
The best answer for "Smells" is ODORS with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Other exact solutions include AROMAS (6 letters).
Where has "Smells" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 14 times in our database.
It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword, Premier Sunday Crossword, Thomas Joseph Crossword.
It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on August 25, 2026.