Understanding escort entertaining non-smoker (5)

I believe the answer is:

sense

(Other definitions for sense that I've seen before include "Sound practical judgment" , "eg Taste, smell" , "Realistic attitude" , "Practicality, often common (5)" , "Understanding" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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