Cryptic crossword clue
People who fight dogs 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "People who fight/dog" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case people who fight/dog = boxers.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does BOXERS mean?

BOXERS noun
  1. A participant (fighter) in a boxing match.
  2. A breed of stocky, medium-sized, short-haired dog with a square-jawed muzzle.
  3. A type of internal combustion engine in which cylinders are arranged in two banks on either side of a single crankshaft.
  4. The person running a game of two-up.
  5. One who packs boxes.
  6. A letterboxer.
BOXERS noun
  1. Boxer shorts.

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