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

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% STINKBUG Insect that emits noxious smells in self-defence (5,3) (8)
5% ODOR Smell (4) Thomas Joseph Sep 2, 2026
5% ALIBI Legal defence (5) The Telegraph Mini Aug 25, 2026
5% ODORS Smells (5) LA Times Daily Aug 25, 2026
5% WHIFF Noxious odour (5) The Telegraph Plusword Jun 5, 2026
5% ODOROUS Emitting a smell (7)
5% MIASMIC Emitting noxious fumes (7)
4% EGO Sense of self (3) Commuter Sep 10, 2026
4% STINK Unpleasant smell (5) The Telegraph Plusword Sep 7, 2026
4% YOUR Self starter (4) Newsday Sep 5, 2026
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