Does some work with the hands bringing back a very bad smell (5)

I believe the answer is:

knits

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'does' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both to do with creating things as well as being verbs in their -s form.
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(Other definitions for knits that I've seen before include "Purses" , "Unites" , "Stitches" , "Works with needles and wool" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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