Offensive, in a way, can be described by the crossword solutions ACRID (5 letters), REEKING (7 letters), SMELLY (6 letters), FETID (5 letters), and unpc (4 letters). ACRID is an adjective meaning having a sharp, biting taste or smell. REEKING is an adjective meaning emitting a strong, unpleasant smell. SMELLY is an adjective meaning having an unpleasant smell. FETID is an adjective meaning having an extremely unpleasant smell. Unpc is an acronym for Unpolitically Correct, which means not conforming to accepted standards of behavior. All of these words describe something that is offensive, in a way, due to its unpleasant smell or lack of politeness.