What does the cryptic crossword clue "Short man, old and grim, making nasty smell (8)" mean?

The definition is "nasty smell". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MAL (synonym="MAL") + O (synonym="O") + DOUR (synonym="DOUR") = MALODOUR; definition: "nasty smell" The answer is MALODOUR.

Short man, old and grim, making nasty smell (8)

Times Cryptic #28603 | 1 Across | 2023-05-15 flower

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