What does the cryptic crossword clue "Stench surrounds Republican Spike (5)" mean?

The definition is "Spike". The wordplay uses charade, container. PONG (synonym of "Stench") + R (synonym of "Republican") [container: "surrounds"]; definition: "Spike" The answer is PRONG.

Stench surrounds Republican Spike (5)

Independent Cryptic #11290 | 16 Across | 2022-12-19 flower

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