Cryptic crossword clue
Pet for children’s party going without meat? Unknown! 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Pet for children" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case pet for children = doggy.
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 DOGGY mean?

DOGGY noun
  1. A dog, especially a small one.
  2. Doggy style
  3. (armed services) A junior temporarily assigned to do minor duties for a senior; a gofer.
DOGGY adjective
  1. Suggestive of or in the manner of a dog.
  2. Fond of dogs.

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