Offensive in smell — line of soldiers (4)
I believe the answer is:
rank
(Other definitions for rank that I've seen before include "A tax stand" , "Status; foul" , "entertainment mogul" , "Grade; foul" , "Status; British film baron" .)
I believe the answer is:
rank
(Other definitions for rank that I've seen before include "A tax stand" , "Status; foul" , "entertainment mogul" , "Grade; foul" , "Status; British film baron" .)