Cryptic crossword clue
Recalls son chasing dog with no tail 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word RETRIEVES

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What does RETRIEVES mean?

RETRIEVES verb
  1. To regain or get back something.
  2. To rescue (a creature).
  3. To salvage something
  4. To remedy or rectify something.
  5. To remember or recall something.
  6. To fetch or carry back something.
  7. To fetch and bring in game.
  8. To fetch and bring in game systematically.
  9. To fetch or carry back systematically, notably as a game.
  10. To make a difficult but successful return of the ball.
  11. To remedy the evil consequence of, to repair (a loss or damage).

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