The Clue
Offend olfactorily (4 letter answer)
The Answer
REEK
Tags
Notes
The answer REEK is seen frequently, appearing about once every 160 puzzles.
Related Clues
Effluvium
Fume
Miasma
Smell
Stink
Be a stinker
Cause a stench
Emanation from a stogie
Emit smoke
Exude fumes
___ to high heaven
Need Ban
Raise a stink
Smell bad
Smell noticeably
Smell strongly
Smell unpleasant
Vile odor
Be offensive, in a way
Emit offensive fumes
Give off fumes
Stink to high heaven
Definition
REEK as a noun:
1. (malodor, malodour, stench, stink, reek, fetor, foetor, mephitis) = a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant
REEK as a verb:
1. (smack, reek) = have an element suggestive (of something); "his speeches smacked of racism"
2. (reek, stink) = smell badly and offensively; "The building reeks of smoke"
3. (reek, fume) = be wet with sweat or blood, as of one's face
4. give off smoke, fumes, warm vapour, steam, etc.; "Marshes reeking in the sun"