Cryptic crossword clue
Mother’s abandoning dogs as pets 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word TIFFS

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The straight part
We know that "pets (as in sulks or huffs)" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case pets (as in sulks or huffs) = tiffs.
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 TIFFS mean?

TIFFS noun
  1. A small argument; a petty quarrel.
  2. Liquor; especially, a small draught of liquor.
TIFFS verb
  1. To quarrel.
TIFFS verb
  1. To deck out; to dress.
TIFFS verb
  1. (British India) To have lunch.

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