Cryptic crossword clue
Change dog’s name back, in setter’s case 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Change" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case change = modify.
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 MODIFY mean?

MODIFY verb
  1. To change part of.
  2. To be or become modified.
  3. To set bounds to; to moderate.
  4. (grammar) To qualify the meaning of.

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