Cryptic crossword clue
Flannel in little time eaten by dog 5,4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 plus 4 letter word SWEET TALK

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The straight part
We know that "Flannel" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case flannel = sweet talk.
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 SWEET TALK mean?

SWEET TALK noun
  1. A manner of talking to someone in a pleasing or funny way in order to persuade them to do or believe something.
SWEET TALK verb
  1. To flatter
  2. To persuade using flattery

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