Meddled or pried (5)

I believe the answer is:

nosed

(Other definitions for nosed that I've seen before include "Checked wine's aroma" , "Pried" , "smelt" , "Started judging wine, say" , "Moved slowly upwards" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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