Sense that detects scents Crossword Clue
While searching our database we found 1 possible solution for the: Sense that detects scents crossword clue. This crossword clue was last seen on January 27 2026 Newsday Crossword puzzle. The solution we have for Sense that detects scents has a total of 5 letters.
| Rank | Answer | Clue | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99% | SMELL | Sense that detects scents | Newsday |
Definition
| • | To perceive by the olfactory nerves, or organs of smell; to have a sensation of, excited through the nasal organs when affected by the appropriate materials or qualities; to obtain the scent of; as, to smell a rose; to smell perfumes. |
| • | To detect or perceive, as if by the sense of smell; to scent out; -- often with out. |
| • | To give heed to. |
| • | To affect the olfactory nerves; to have an odor or scent; -- often followed by of; as, to smell of smoke, or of musk. |
| • | To have a particular tincture or smack of any quality; to savor; as, a report smells of calumny. |
| • | To exercise the sense of smell. |
| • | To exercise sagacity. |
| • | The sense or faculty by which certain qualities of bodies are perceived through the instrumentally of the olfactory nerves. See Sense. |
| • | The quality of any thing or substance, or emanation therefrom, which affects the olfactory organs; odor; scent; fragrance; perfume; as, the smell of mint. |
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- Newsday: Jan 27, 2026
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