Clues for the word "WHIFF"
We've had 22 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 26 times in crosswords. It was last seen in LA Times crossword on May 13, 2025.
Definition of whiff
- n. - A sudden expulsion of air from the mouth; a quick puff or slight gust, as of air or smoke.
- n. - A glimpse; a hasty view.
- n. - The marysole, or sail fluke.
- v. t. - To throw out in whiffs; to consume in whiffs; to puff.
- v. t. - To carry or convey by a whiff, or as by a whiff; to puff or blow away.
- v. i. - To emit whiffs, as of smoke; to puff.
Referring Clues
- Swing and a miss
- Slightest trace
- Slight smell
- Slight trace of odor
- Slight odor
- Strikeout
- Slight inhalation
- Quick sniff
- Swing and miss
- Hint of a fragrance
- Big miss
- Passing odour
- Scent in the air?
- Passing smell
- Go down swinging
- Not much of a smoke?
- Hint
- Slight gust
- Hint of a scent
- Faint scent
- Faint smell
- Bit of a stink?
Last Seen In
- LA Times - May 13, 2025
- LA Times - January 27, 2025
- Evening Standard Cryptic - December 30, 2024
- LA Times - June 24, 2024
- Penny Dell Daily - November 24, 2023
- Penny Dell Daily - August 21, 2023
- USA Today - January 11, 2023
- Mirror Quick - September 28, 2017
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - February 10, 2017
- Universal - September 18, 2016
- Family Time - November 16, 2015
- Universal - August 20, 2014
- New York Times - May 29, 2014
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - February 01, 2014
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - June 08, 2012
- Guardian Quick - July 09, 2011
- Guardian Quick - November 19, 2010
- Guardian Quick - May 05, 2010
- Netword - July 30, 2008
- Guardian Quick - January 02, 2007
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - April 01, 2005
- New York Times - January 16, 2005
- Washington Post - October 07, 2004
- New York Times - January 23, 2003
- Washington Post - December 24, 2002
- Washington Post - May 30, 2000