The Clue
Offensive, in a way (7 letter answer)
The Answer
REEKING
Tags
Notes
The answer REEKING is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
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Raising a stink?
Definition
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"
REEKING as an adjective:
1. (reeking, dripping, watery) = wet with secreted or exuded moisture such as sweat or tears; "wiped his reeking neck"
2. giving off a strong unpleasant smell