The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word SMOG , but the solution may also be SMAZE which is one of the most recent solution (2023 in New York Times).
Air pollution portmanteau crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| SMOG | 50 % | 4 |
| SMAZE | 50 % | 5 |
Why may SMAZE be the right solution?
The answer "SMAZE" is a portmanteau of "smoke" and "haze," which accurately describes air pollution. It combines the two words to create a new term specifically related to polluted air.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Air pollution portmanteau
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- smog
- epa
- blight
- aerosol
- clean
- cleaned
- contamination
- pollutant
- pollutants
- polluting
- api
- blighted
Crossword Answer definitions
SMOG noun- A noxious mixture of particulates and gases that is the result of urban air pollution.
- To get a smog check; to check a vehicle or have it checked for emissions.
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