Cryptic crossword clue
Pony I kept in sanctuary, having lost its tail 7

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Pony" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case pony = sheltie.
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 SHELTIE mean?

SHELTIE noun
  1. A Shetland pony; any small pony.
  2. Sheepdog.
  3. A Shetlander.

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