Cryptic crossword clue
Barking dog isn’t suppressed by weapon or trunk 4-8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 13 letter word LONG-DISTANCE

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The straight part
We know that "trunk" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case trunk = long-distance.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does LONG-DISTANCE mean?

LONG-DISTANCE adjective
  1. Over a great length or distance.
  2. Referring to a non-local telephone call; a toll call.
  3. Referring to a romantic relationship: between two people with a considerable distance between them.

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