Cryptic crossword clue
Odd bits in sink, one very strong smell! 5

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

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

SNIFF noun
  1. An instance of sniffing.
  2. A quantity of something that is inhaled through the nose
  3. A brief perception, or tiny amount.
  4. Cocaine.
SNIFF verb
  1. To make a short, audible inhalation, through the nose, as when smelling something.
  2. To say something while sniffing, for example in case of illness or unhappiness, or in contempt.
  3. To perceive vaguely
  4. To be dismissive or contemptuous of something.
  5. To intercept and analyse packets of data being transmitted over a network.
  6. To inhale drugs in powder form (usually cocaine) through the nose.
SNIFF interjection
  1. A short inhalation sound, sometimes associated with crying.

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