Crossword clue
“Smell bad”
This clue appeared as Down in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, February 16, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
REEKLetters4
Starts withR
Ends withK
Vowels2
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About this clue
The clue “Smell bad” ran in the Newsday Crossword on February 16, 2026 as Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with R and ends with K.
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What is the answer to the “Smell bad” clue?+
The answer is REEK (4 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of February 16, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the Newsday Crossword.
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