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Way writing fluid makes nasty smell (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

stink

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

'way writing fluid' is the wordplay.
'way' becomes 'st'.
'writing fluid' becomes 'ink' (I've seen this before).
'st'+'ink'='STINK'

'makes' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for stink that I've seen before include "Foul smell" , "Horrid smell" , "Pong" , "Smell - great fuss caused" , "trouble" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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