What does the cryptic crossword clue "Unfortunate smell passes main parts (6)" mean?

The definition is "main parts". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BO (abbreviation="smell") + DIES (synonym="passes") = BODIES; definition: "main parts" The answer is BODIES.

Unfortunate smell passes main parts (6)

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