The Clue
Odor (5 letter answer)
The Answer
SCENT
Tags
Notes
The answer SCENT is seen frequently, appearing about once every 130 puzzles.
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Definition
SCENT as a noun:
1. (aroma, fragrance, perfume, scent) = a distinctive odor that is pleasant
2. an odor left in passing by which a person or animal can be traced
3. (olfactory property, smell, aroma, odor, odour, scent) = any property detected by the olfactory system
SCENT as a verb:
1. (odorize, odourise, scent) = cause to smell or be smelly
2. (scent, nose, wind) = catch the scent of; get wind of; "The dog nosed out the drugs"
3. (perfume, scent) = apply perfume to; "She perfumes herself every day"