Got wind of crossword clue

Answer
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Hidden by default so you do not spoil it by accident. Hint: it starts with S and has 7 letters.

SMELLED

SMELLED — the 7-letter solution to “Got wind of”, entered at 17 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword for September 16, 2026.

About this clue

“Got wind of” appeared as 17 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword on September 16, 2026, and the answer is 7 letters long. We have tracked this clue 3 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on September 16, 2026.

Letters
7
Position
17 Across
Times seen
3

Other possible answers

Seen for the same clue in other Thomas Joseph puzzles.

  • HEARD5 letters

Every time this clue has run

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Got wind of”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Wednesday, September 16, 2026, the answer to “Got wind of” is SMELLED — 7 letters, entered at 17 Across.

Could the answer be different in my puzzle?

Yes. This clue has taken more than one answer in the Thomas Joseph crossword: SMELLED, HEARD. Match the letter count against the squares in your grid to pick the right one.

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 7 letters and starts with S.

Is this the official Thomas Joseph site?

No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.