Faint suggestion of a stink lingers therein (7)

I believe the answer is:

inkling

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'faint suggestion' is the definition.
'inkling' can be an answer for 'suggestion' (inkling is a kind of suggestion). I am unsure of the 'faint' bit.

'of a stink lingers therein' is the wordplay.
'of' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'INKLING' can be found hidden inside 'stink lingers therein'.

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(Other definitions for inkling that I've seen before include "Faint idea" , "Slight suggestion or vague understanding" , "Suspicion, hunch" , "Intimation" , "Vague notion" .)

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

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