Cryptic crossword clue
Sulphur vapours around sinks 4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word SAGS

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The straight part
We know that "sinks" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case sinks = sags.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does SAGS mean?

SAGS noun
  1. The state of sinking or bending; a droop.
  2. The difference in elevation of a wire, cable, chain or rope suspended between two consecutive points.
  3. The difference in height or depth between the vertex and the rim of a curved surface, specifically used for optical elements such as a mirror or lens.

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