Cryptic crossword clue
Chunk of myrrh in a lekythos – like a sniff? 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word RHINAL

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The straight part
We know that "like a sniff" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case like a sniff = rhinal.
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 RHINAL mean?

RHINAL adjective
  1. Of or pertaining to the nose; nasal
  2. Of or pertaining to those parts of the brain concerned with the sense of smell

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