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Waterproof container with bit of suspicious smell English talk about (6,3)

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I believe the answer is:

sponge bag

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'waterproof container' is the definition.
(I know that sponge bag is a type of waterproof container)

'bit of suspicious smell english talk about' is the wordplay.
'bit of suspicious smell english' becomes 'sponge' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should give a lot more credence to this answer).
'talk' becomes 'gab' (I've seen this in another clue).
'about' is a reversal indicator.
'gab' reversed gives 'bag'.
'sponge'+'bag'='SPONGE BAG'

'with' is the link.

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(Other definitions for sponge bag that I've seen before include "Container for ablutionary articles" , "Shower accessory" , "Carrier of toiletry items" , "In which traveller carries toiletries" , "Container for toiletries" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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