Has natural ability to nose? (8)

I believe the answer is:

instinct

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'to nose?' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

I can't explain the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for instinct that I've seen before include "Innate behavioural pattern" , "Inborn impulse or tendency to behave in certain ways" , "Inborn impulse to behave in certain way" , "Natural aptitude" , "Nothing learned" .)

I've seen this clue in the Irish Times (Crosaire) and the Irish Times.

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