Cryptic crossword clue
Damned old dog starts to snarl and threaten 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word CURST

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The straight part
We know that "Damned old" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case damned old = curst.
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 CURST mean?

CURST verb
  1. To place a curse upon (a person or object).
  2. To call upon divine or supernatural power to send injury upon; to imprecate evil upon; to execrate.
  3. To speak or shout a vulgar curse or epithet.
  4. To use offensive or morally inappropriate language.
  5. To bring great evil upon; to be the cause of serious harm or unhappiness to; to furnish with that which will be a cause of deep trouble; to afflict or injure grievously; to harass or torment.
CURST adjective
  1. Archaic spelling of cursed.

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