Cryptic crossword clue
Dogs covering tail I clipped – they’re docked 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "they’re docked" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case they’re docked = curtals.
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 CURTALS mean?

CURTALS noun
  1. A variety of short-barrelled cannon.
  2. An early type of bassoon.
  3. A horse or other animal having a docked tail.
  4. Anything docked or cut short.

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