This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, April 9, 2026 (5 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
O _ _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ _ S
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ODORS as a word: Any smell, whether fragrant or offensive; (figuratively) A strong, pervasive quality.
ODORS has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 26, 2025.
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