The Clue
The scenter of things? (4 letter answer)
The Answer
NOSE
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Notes
The answer NOSE is seen frequently, appearing about once every 60 puzzles.
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Definition
NOSE as a noun:
1. (nose, olfactory organ) = the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals; "he has a cold in the nose"
2. a front that resembles a human nose (especially the front of an aircraft); "the nose of the rocket heated up on reentry"
3. the front or forward projection of a tool or weapon; "he ducked under the nose of the gun"
4. a small distance; "my horse lost the race by a nose"
5. a symbol of inquisitiveness; "keep your nose out of it"
6. the sense of smell (especially in animals); "the hound has a good nose"
7. a natural skill; "he has a nose for good deals"
8. (nozzle, nose) = a projecting spout from which a fluid is discharged
NOSE as a verb:
1. (intrude, horn in, pry, nose, poke) = search or inquire in a meddlesome way; "This guy is always nosing around the office"
2. advance the forward part of with caution; "She nosed the car into the left lane"
3. (scent, nose, wind) = catch the scent of; get wind of; "The dog nosed out the drugs"
4. push or move with the nose
5. (nuzzle, nose) = rub noses
6. defeat by a narrow margin