Cryptic crossword clue
With parent around, children avoid dog 9

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

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What does DACHSHUND mean?

DACHSHUND noun
  1. A certain breed of dog having short legs and a long trunk, including miniature, long-haired, and short-haired varieties.

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