Smell Word Search

Published16 Mar 2023
Author Cyrenna Cooper
Source BrainFacts/SfN

Our sense of smell allows us to detect molecules in the air, helping us decipher between the fresh scent of flowers versus the foul odor of garbage.

Sniff out words associated with smell in the word search below.

About the Author

Cyrenna Cooper

Cyrenna Cooper is the Web Communications Specialist for BrainFacts.org. She graduated from George Mason University in 2017 with a degree in Communications.

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