Cryptic crossword clue
Whines as Saint Bernard’s sent back? 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Whines" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case whines = snivels.
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 SNIVELS mean?

SNIVELS verb
  1. To breathe heavily through the nose while it is congested with nasal mucus.
  2. To cry while sniffling; to whine or complain while crying.
  3. To say (something) while sniffling or crying.

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