Smell (often unpleasant)
Archive answer — September 1, 2026
18 Down
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“ODOUR” is the published 5-letter fill for 18 Down. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.
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Guardian Quick Crossword
This clue’s Tuesday, September 1, 2026 appearance
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Across
13 clues- 11Annoyed
Down
11 clues- 9&
- 18Smell (often unpleasant)ODOUR
Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Every clue links to a dedicated answer page. Use the list below to scan the complete fill without opening the interactive board.
Across
- 1. Songbird
Answer: THRUSH
- 4. Pulled with a jerk
Answer: YANKED
- 8. Shadow
Answer: UMBRA
- 9. Mexican salamander
Answer: AXOLOTL
- 10. Vomit – rear
Answer: BRINGUP
- 11. Annoyed
Answer: IRKED
- 12. Describing a finely cut slice or chocolate mint
Answer: WAFERTHIN
- 16. Brushwood – abandon (plans eg)
Answer: SCRUB
- 17. In a haughty, detached way
Answer: ALOOFLY
- 19. Declared to be true
Answer: AVERRED
- 20. Eg Tosca or Aida
Answer: OPERA
- 21. More straightforward
Answer: EASIER
- 22. Reduced (esp. cheese) to slivers
Answer: GRATED
Down
- 1. All fingers and ___ (fumbling)
Answer: THUMBS
- 2. Interconnected burrows
Answer: RABBITWARRENS
- 3. Words used informally
Answer: SLANG
- 5. Put an end to (practice or institution)
Answer: ABOLISH
- 6. Consequence of one event triggering others
Answer: KNOCKONEFFECT
- 7. Cause to accept what is false as true
Answer: DELUDE
- 9. &
Answer: AMPERSAND
- 13. Maker of opulent jewelled eggs – free bag (anag)
Answer: FABERGE
- 14. Agent, car or duty
Answer: ESTATE
- 15. Unstamped/unfranked post delivered this way
Answer: BYHAND
- 18. Smell (often unpleasant)
Answer: ODOUR
The answer to “Smell (often unpleasant)” in the Guardian Quick Crossword is ODOUR — a 5-letter word. It appears in our available data for September 1, 2026 at 18-Down. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.
“Smell (often unpleasant)” answer
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Why does ODOUR fit?
ODOUR is the published 5-letter answer at 18-Down. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.
When else has “Smell (often unpleasant)” appeared?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Smell (often unpleasant)”?
The answer is ODOUR.
How many letters are in the answer?
5 letters: ODOUR.
When did this clue appear?
It appears in the Guardian Quick Crossword for September 1, 2026 at 18-Down.
Can this clue have a different answer?
Yes. Crossword clues may be reused with a different fill depending on the grid. Recent matching appearances are listed above when available.
Where can I find the rest of this day’s answers?
Open the Guardian Quick answers page for September 1, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.