Rotten trick deleting page (4)

I believe the answer is:

rank

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'rotten' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

I can't explain the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for rank that I've seen before include "High standing; foully smelling" , "Position of seniority" , "Not qualified to give order" , "position in forces" , "(Taxi) stand" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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