Cryptic crossword clue
Dog keeps family from throwing up 6

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

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Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "throwing up" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case throwing up = puking.
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 PUKING mean?

PUKING verb
  1. To vomit; to throw up; to eject from the stomach.
  2. To sell securities or investments at a loss, often under duress or pressure, in order to satisfy liquidity or margin requirements, or out of a desire to exit a deteriorating market.
PUKING noun
  1. The act of one who pukes or vomits.

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