Cryptic crossword clue
Dog beat favourite 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word WHIPPET

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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 = whippet.
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 WHIPPET mean?

WHIPPET noun
  1. A dog of a certain breed, similar to a small greyhound, originating in Britain and bred for racing.
WHIPPET noun
  1. A cartridge of nitrous oxide (laughing gas), used as a recreational inhalant drug.

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