NYT Crossword · 13 Down
“Smelling a rat” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Wednesday, November 16, 2011 as 13 Down. The answer has 5 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
Answer
NYT Crossword · Wednesday, November 16, 2011 · 13 Down
Every time this clue appeared
- Nov 16, 2011 · 13 Down · 5 letters
- Jun 27, 2001 · 62 Across · 5 letters
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How many letters is the answer to “Smelling a rat”?
The answer has 5 letters. It starts with L and ends with Y, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Smelling a rat” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, November 16, 2011, at 13 Down. It has appeared 2 times in the NYT Crossword since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “Smelling a rat” crossword clue?
The answer is LEERY (5 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.