Cryptic crossword clue
Dog protecting its head in clash 7

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Sunday Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "clash" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case clash = collide.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does COLLIDE mean?

COLLIDE verb
  1. To impact directly, especially if violent.
  2. To come into conflict, or be incompatible.

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