Cryptic crossword clue
Top treatment for ruddy nodding dog!

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word RED-CARPET

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The straight part
We know that "Top treatment" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case top treatment = red-carpet.
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 RED-CARPET mean?

RED-CARPET adjective
  1. Ostentatiously special; VIP

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