Cryptic crossword clue
Restricts dog ends 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word CURTAILS

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The straight part
We know that "Restricts" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case restricts = curtails.
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 CURTAILS mean?

CURTAILS noun
  1. A scroll termination, as of a step, etc.
CURTAILS verb
  1. To cut short the tail of an animal
  2. To shorten or abridge the duration of something; to truncate.
  3. To limit or restrict, keep in check.

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