Cryptic crossword clue
Smelly opponent almost put in order 6

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

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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What does FOETID mean?

FOETID adjective
  1. Foul-smelling, stinking.

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