Taste or smell are two senses that are closely related and often confused. The term 'taste or smell' can be summarized by two crossword solutions: SENSE (5 letters) and sensate (7 letters). SENSE is a noun that refers to the ability to perceive or detect something through the senses, while sensate is an adjective that describes something that is capable of being perceived by the senses. Both terms refer to the ability to perceive taste or smell.