“Smell strongly”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Smell strongly”, last seen on October 25, 2026.

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R??K

A 4-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

REEK

The answer to “Smell strongly” is REEK

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PublishedOct 25, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Smell strongly” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Sunday, October 25, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is REEK — a 4-letter word that begins with R and ends with K.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 2 consonants. Click through any related clue below to keep solving, or open the full answer key for the day from the link above.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the answer to “Smell strongly”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Smell strongly” is REEK — a 4-letter down entry from the October 25, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

REEK has 4 letters — 2 vowels and 2 consonants.

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