Crossword answer
WHIFF
5 letters · Used for 4 different clues · 5 appearances · Last seen The Independent, May 8, 2026
Letter pattern
WHIFF
Clues that lead to WHIFF
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Both sides in turn quickly succumbing to very strong smell5The IndependentMay 8, 2026
Passing odour5The IndependentJul 27, 2025
*Oops* Baseball blunder where the batter swings at a pitch but misses the hit5Daily ThemedJun 3, 2025
Not much of a smoke?5Evening StandardDec 30, 2024
About WHIFF in crosswords
WHIFF is a 5-letter answer that has appeared 5 times in our database across 4 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Both sides in turn quickly succumbing to very strong smell” in the The Independent crossword on May 8, 2026.
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Every appearance of WHIFF (5)
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May 8, 2026
Both sides in turn quickly succumbing to very strong smell · The Independent · 9 Across
Jul 27, 2025
Passing odour · The Independent · 6 Down
Jun 3, 2025
*Oops* Baseball blunder where the batter swings at a pitch but misses the hit · Daily Themed · 22 Across
Dec 30, 2024
Not much of a smoke? · Evening Standard · 26 Down
Oct 3, 2018
Not much of a smoke? · Evening Standard · 26 Down