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First item on list Craig developed a stinker? (6)

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I believe the answer is:

garlic

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'first' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for garlic that I've seen before include "Pungent plant" , "Pungent bulb feared by vampires" , "Culinary bulb" , "Plant of the onion family" , "Pungent allium" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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