This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 (42 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
O _ _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ _ S
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ODORS as a word: Any smell, whether fragrant or offensive; (figuratively) A strong, pervasive quality.
ODORS has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 26, 2025.
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