The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word REEBOK
I've seen this crossword clue in The Times
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More clues leading to the result REEBOK
- South African animal trainer?
- Animal smell masks hygiene issue
- Put out drink for returning African runner
- Fine ale served up primarily to make one horny
- Drink up, fine beast
- Animal‘s smell masking another one
- African native fine after drink chucked up
- Drink served up, suitable for antelope
- Drink up: right animal
- Antelope broke loose, full of energy
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The straight part
We know that "Animal" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case animal = reebok.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does REEBOK mean?
REEBOK noun- A British-established American brand of athletic wear (rendered with a capital R as Reebok)
- A medium-sized, deerlike South African antelope, Pelea capreolus, having pale-gray, curly fur and straight horns.