Possible Clues:

• Ping-___ paddle
• Raised stink with US Republicans taking North back
• Smell (unpleasantly)
• Granddaddy of video games
• Nasty smell from river — no good
• Cleaner removing outside smell
• Hum local melody that needs no introduction behind piano
• Stink raised when US republicans take North
• Smell of game? Not half!
• Scent trace of oranges in country near Australia