Damp smell I detect at first (5) Crossword Clue

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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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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% HUMID Damp smell I detect at first (5) (5) The Guardian Cryptic Jun 9, 2025
8% RAT "I smell a __!" (3) LA Times Daily Jun 5, 2026
6% SCENT Distinctive smell (5) New York Times Mini Jul 14, 2026
6% ANYLEADS Question to a detective (8) Universal Jul 13, 2026
6% ODOUR Smell (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jul 11, 2026
6% AROMA Swell smell (5) USA Today Jul 9, 2026
6% SENSES Detects (6) Thomas Joseph Jul 8, 2026
6% SNOOP Play detective (5) USA Today Jul 8, 2026
6% WET Very damp (3) The Telegraph Quick Jul 6, 2026
6% ODORS Unpleasant smells (5) Newsday Jul 6, 2026

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