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Nothing grim that we might sense (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

odour

'that we might sense' is the definition.
(an odour can be sensed with smell)

'nothing grim' is the wordplay.
'nothing' becomes 'O' (looks like zero - 0).
'grim' becomes 'dour' (synonyms).
'o'+'dour'='ODOUR'

(Other definitions for odour that I've seen before include "Olfactory sensation" , "reputation" , "Aroma or fragrance" , "Smell; repute" , "Nasty smell" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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