Cryptic crossword clue
Parasite, small foul-smelling one 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word SPONGER

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The straight part
We know that "Parasite" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case parasite = sponger.
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 SPONGER mean?

SPONGER noun
  1. One who uses a sponge.
  2. A parasitic hanger-on.
  3. A person or vessel employed in gathering sponges from the sea.
  4. A device for sponging cloth by means of a perforated adjustable cylinder.

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