This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, March 13, 2026 (21 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
O _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ R
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ODOR as a word: Any smell, whether fragrant or offensive; (figuratively) A strong, pervasive quality.
ODOR has been an answer 10 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 4, 2025.
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