Council raging over smuggled bulb (6)

I believe the answer is:

garlic

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'bulb' is the definition.
(garlic is a type of bulb)

'council raging over smuggled' is the wordplay.
'GARLIC' is hidden back-to-front in amongst the letters.
However, I am unsure how the hidden word is indicated.

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(Other definitions for garlic that I've seen before include "Pungent bulb feared by vampires" , "Bulbous herb used in cooking" , "Pungent edible bulb" , "Pungent bulb hated by vampires" , "something with strong smell" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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