Cryptic crossword clue
Most modest odour worthy of respect picked up 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word HUMBLEST

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The straight part
We know that "Most modest" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case most modest = humblest.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does HUMBLEST mean?

HUMBLEST adjective
  1. Not pretentious or magnificent; unpretending; unassuming.
  2. Having a low opinion of oneself; not proud, arrogant, or assuming; modest.
  3. Near the ground.

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