Cryptic crossword clue
Mongrel dog ran around earl and whined 7

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

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What does GROANED mean?

GROANED verb
  1. To make a groan.
  2. To strive after earnestly, as if with groans.

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