Cryptic crossword clue
Expression of surprise about river smelling strongly 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word MUSKY

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The straight part
We know that "smelling strongly" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case smelling strongly = musky.
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.
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What does MUSKY mean?

MUSKY adjective
  1. Having the scent of musk
MUSKY noun
  1. Muskellunge

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