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Smell Ping’s partner? (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

pong

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This clue could be a double definition.

'smell' is the first definition.
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'ping's partner?' is the second definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

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(Other definitions for pong that I've seen before include "hum" , "Stench" , "In slang, a real stink" , "Nasty smell (informal)" , "Ping's regular partner?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.
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