Cryptic crossword clue
Becomes liable for fashionable dogs

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word INCURS

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The straight part
We know that "Becomes liable for" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case becomes liable for = incurs.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does INCURS mean?

INCURS verb
  1. To bring upon oneself or expose oneself to, especially something inconvenient, harmful, or onerous; to become liable or subject to
  2. To enter or pass into
  3. To fall within a period or scope; to occur; to run into danger

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