Crossword clue

“Stink”

This clue appeared as 26-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, March 21, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersSeen 4 times
REEK
Letters4
Starts withR
Ends withK
Vowels2

Other possible answers

AnswerLettersSeen
REEK42 of 4
ODOR42 of 4

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Stink” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 21, 2026 as 26-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with R and ends with K.

See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for March 21, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Stink” clue?+

The answer is REEK (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 21, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 4 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on March 21, 2026.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

Open the full list of answers for March 21, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.