Cryptic crossword clue
Pit bull terrier stray one’s gone

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

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More clues leading to the result OXTER

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The straight part
We know that "Pit" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case pit = oxter.
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 OXTER mean?

OXTER noun
  1. The armpit.
OXTER verb
  1. To hug with the arms, or support by taking the arm of.

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