The crossword solution for the term 'Smells Awful' is 'REEKS'. This word is an informal verb meaning to have a strong, unpleasant smell. It is often used to describe something that has a very bad odor, such as a garbage dump or a dirty bathroom. The term can also be used to describe a person who has not bathed in a while. In either case, the implication is that the smell is so bad that it is almost unbearable.