Insect that emits noxious smells in self-defence (5,3) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% STINKBUG Insect that emits noxious smells in self-defence (5,3) (8)
5% LETOUT Emit (6) The Telegraph Quick Sep 18, 2025
5% TAICHI Chinese self-defence system (6) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Sep 11, 2025
5% SKUNK Animal emitting a foul smell (5) (5) Puzzler Aug 19, 2025
5% MIASMAS Noxious fumes (7) Universal Jul 29, 2025
5% GASES Vapours, noxious ... (5)
5% MIASMIC Emitting noxious fumes (7)
4% HEAVE Emit, as a large sigh (5) New York Times Sep 23, 2025
4% NIFFS Smells bad (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Sep 21, 2025
4% AROMA Smell, scent (5) Puzzler Backwords Sep 17, 2025
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