What does the cryptic crossword clue "Dummy's rank smell (7)" mean?

The definition is "smell". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PLACE (synonym of "rank") + BO (abbreviation of "smell"); definition: "Dummy's" The answer is PLACEBO.

Dummy's rank smell (7)

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