What does the cryptic crossword clue "One reeks terribly of paraffin (8)" mean?

The definition is "One". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of ONEREEKS ("One reeks") [anagram: "terribly"] = KEROSENE; definition: "paraffin" The answer is KEROSENE.

One reeks terribly of paraffin (8)

Guardian Cryptic #23946 | 18 Down | 2006-12-11 flower

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