Cryptic crossword clue
Variable smell in Scottish river going north brought up 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "brought up" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case brought up = exhumed.
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 EXHUMED mean?

EXHUMED verb
  1. To dig out of the ground; to take out of a place of burial; to disinter.
  2. To uncover; to bring to light.

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