Cryptic crossword clue
Dog – Cockney sensation? 3-3

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word BOW-WOW

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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Buddy explains!

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 = bow-wow.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does BOW-WOW mean?

BOW-WOW noun
  1. The sound of a dog barking.
  2. A dog.
BOW-WOW adjective
  1. (of language) Grandiose.
BOW-WOW interjection
  1. Representing the sound of a dog barking.

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