A distinctive feature is a trait or characteristic that sets something apart from others. The crossword solutions for the term 'distinctive feature' are SCAR (4 letters), HALLMARK (8 letters), EAR (3 letters), and SMELL (5 letters). A SCAR is a mark left on the skin after a wound or injury has healed. A HALLMARK is a distinguishing feature or characteristic of a particular person or thing. An EAR is an organ of hearing and balance in humans and other vertebrates. SMELL is the faculty of perceiving odors or scents.