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Answer for the clue "Got a whiff of ", 7 letters:
sniffed

Word definitions for sniffed in dictionaries

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
vb. (en-past of: sniff )

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Sniff \Sniff\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Sniffed or Snift ; p. pr. & vb. n. Sniffing .] [OE. sneven; akin to snivel, snuff; cf. Dan. snive to sniff. See Snuff , v. t.] To draw air audibly up the nose; to snuff; -- sometimes done as a gesture of suspicion, offense, ...

Usage examples of sniffed.

There was a pungent aroma emanating from her hair and Ken sniffed experimentally.

Then he bravely sniffed its hind legs and rose up to paw the stiff-haired pelt.

Was Koko smelling the glue when he sniffed the spines of books as if reading the titles?

When he sniffed the guy's moustache, I said to myself, That's not David on the floor.

The wind from the mountains cooled his face and he sniffed it for any trace of smoke.

The tot sniffed it first, not in the least willing to trust the curious substance in front of him.

Anne sniffed, turning away from the burly veterinarian and looking around to make sure Hrriss was not within earshot.

Hrrula was delighted by the Gringg, especially the way they sniffed, very politely, at each person they met.

It sniffed at his feet and courteously he squatted and got his head down to its level to get its scent.

He sniffed at the tiny hand on the shabby arm of the chair, whined softly.

Pirate came up, nuz zled Harry, sniffed Wizard, and then he barked three times.

Sassinak handed over the data cubes detailing the escort's profile, and they sniffed and put them aside.

The Ryxi sniffed, then tucked its head j-back over its shoulders into the back feathers.

He sniffed a bit and told himself to straighten up before he became an annoyance.

Micaya sniffed appreciatively and commented on the pungent aroma of the herbs growing in the mini-gardens.