Cryptic crossword clue
Dog with stick up on deserted Exmoor 6

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

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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 = cocker.
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 COCKER mean?

COCKER noun
  1. One who breeds gamecocks or engages in the sport of cockfighting.
  2. One who hunts woodcocks.
  3. A device that aids in cocking a crossbow.
COCKER noun
  1. A rustic high shoe; half-boot.
COCKER noun
  1. Friend, mate.
COCKER verb
  1. To make a nestle-cock of; to indulge or pamper (particularly of children).

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