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Recognises smell, on hearing of sight, taste or touch? (6)

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I believe the answer is:

scents

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'sight taste or touch?' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.

'recognises smell on hearing' is the wordplay.
'recognises' becomes 's' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should believe this answer much more).
'smell' becomes 'sense' (I've seen this in another clue).
'on hearing' shows a homophone (sound like).
'sense' sounds like 'cents'.
's'+'cents'='SCENTS'

'of' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for scents that I've seen before include "Fragrances, smells" , "Distinctive odours, usually pleasant" , "Trails" , "Essences and perfumes" .)

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