What does the cryptic crossword clue "Pointless accepting stench - horrible (8)" mean?

The definition is "horrible". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). HUM (synonym="slang for a bad smell = stench") in INANE (synonym="pointless") = INHUMANE; definition: "- horrible" The answer is INHUMANE.

Pointless accepting stench - horrible (8)

Independent Cryptic #11780 | 21 Across | 2024-07-12 flower

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