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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Damp smell I detect at first (5) last seen in Guardian Cryptic puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is HUMID.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | HUMID Damp smell I detect at first (5) | (5) | The Guardian Cryptic | Jun 9, 2025 |
| 9% | MUSTY Damp-smelling | (5) | LA Times Daily | Jul 28, 2025 |
| 7% | RAT "I smell a __!" | (3) | Commuter | Jul 25, 2025 |
| 7% | SNIFF Try to detect a smell | (5) | ||
| 6% | REEK Smell awful | (4) | ||
| 6% | CASE Job for a detective | (4) | Commuter | Oct 17, 2025 |
| 6% | MOIST Slightly damp or wet (5) | (5) | Mirror Classic | Oct 16, 2025 |
| 6% | ODOUR Smell | (5) | The Telegraph Quick | Oct 8, 2025 |
| 6% | SONAR Underwater detection system first used by da Vinci | (5) | USA Today | Oct 7, 2025 |
| 6% | ALIBI Detective story? | (5) | LA Times Daily | Oct 1, 2025 |
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