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Lackey — curly-haired dog (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

poodle

<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">This clue is a double definition.<br/ ><br/ >'<span class="explanation-format__original">lackey</span>' is the first definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I've seen this before)</span><br/ ><br/ >'<span class="explanation-format__original">curly-haired dog</span>' is the second definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I've seen this in another clue)</span><br/ ><br/ ></span>

(Other definitions for poodle that I've seen before include "toady?" , "Curly-haired breed of dog" , "Dog (seen in a parlour?)" , "Pet dog; obsequious chap" , "Pet dog with clipped curly coat" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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