The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word ANDIRON
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result ANDIRON
- Woman embracing director in front of old firedog
- Firedog is also metal
- Joiner’s smooth in bar
- Bar and a club
- Firedog regularly fanned vitriol before end of election
- Heating device with club
- Unknown author takes director in bar with log fire
- Dog, as well, in front of golf club
- Woman embracing girl right in front of firedog
- As a consequence, press gets support
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The straight part
We know that "Dog" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case dog = andiron.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 ANDIRON mean?
ANDIRON noun- A utensil for supporting wood when burning in a fireplace, one being placed on each side