Cryptic crossword clue
Bad smell in cocktail a sign of infection? 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word SNIFFLING

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What does SNIFFLING mean?

SNIFFLING verb
  1. To make a whimpering or sniffing sound when breathing, because of a runny nose.
  2. To utter with a whimpering or sniffing sound.
SNIFFLING noun
  1. A sniffle sound or action.

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