Cryptic crossword clue
Around Stoke, nasty trace from this source of industrial pollution 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word SMOKESTACK

I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
S
M
O
K
E
S
T
A
C
K

Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "source of industrial pollution" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case source of industrial pollution = smokestack.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does SMOKESTACK mean?

SMOKESTACK noun
  1. A conduit or group of conduits atop a structure allowing smoke to flow out.

Latest crossword clues with full explanations