| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Was not at all impressed by the scent? (7) | ||
| Drew up air audibly through the nose (7) | ||
| Showed a sign of cold and contempt? (7) | ||
| Examined, as a dog might | New York Times | 17 Mar 2023 |
| Took a whiff of | Eugene Sheffer | 28 Apr 2020 |
| Got a whiff of | ||
| Expressed disdain, maybe | ||
| How bloodhounds searched for Eliza. | ||
| Showed disdain. |