Having a burning smell Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ACRID Having a burning smell (5) New York Times May 21, 2018
3% RIC Documentarian Burns (3) Eugene Sheffer Jan 15, 2026
3% SEAR Burn somewhat (4) Eugene Sheffer Jan 15, 2026
3% KEN Filmmaker Burns (3) Thomas Joseph Jan 12, 2026
3% NEEDING Having to have (7) Premier Sunday Jan 11, 2026
3% ODOR Smell (4) USA Today Jan 9, 2026
3% SCALDS Burns (6) (6) Mirror Classic Jan 8, 2026
3% SINGE Burn a bit (5) The Telegraph Mini Jan 6, 2026
3% STUNK Smelled terribly (5) USA Today Dec 30, 2025
3% ANOSMIA Inability to smell (7) Premier Sunday Dec 28, 2025

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