Cryptic crossword clue
Squash, for example, stray dog trapped within a short distance 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Squash" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case squash = cucurbit.
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 CUCURBIT mean?

CUCURBIT noun
  1. Any member of the Cucurbita genus of gourds.
  2. A receptacle, originally gourd-shaped and used for liquids or chemicals; a bottle or other container.

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