The term IT SMELLS A LOT can be solved by the crossword solution NOSE, which is a four-letter word. The NOSE is an organ located on the face of humans and other mammals that is used for smelling. It is also used to help with breathing and to filter out dust and other particles from entering the lungs. The NOSE is made up of two nostrils and a nasal cavity, which contains olfactory receptors that detect odors.