Cryptic crossword clue
Animal that’s wild and short turning up in Cheddar? 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word TRUCKLE

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The straight part
We know that "Cheddar" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cheddar = truckle.
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 TRUCKLE mean?

TRUCKLE noun
  1. A small wheel; a caster or pulley.
  2. A small wheel of cheese.
  3. A truckle bed.
TRUCKLE verb
  1. To roll or move upon truckles, or casters; to trundle.
  2. To sleep in a truckle bed.
TRUCKLE verb
  1. To act in a submissive manner; to fawn, submit to a superior.

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