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A show dog? (7)

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I believe the answer is:

pointer

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'a show dog?' is the definition.
'pointer' can be an answer for 'dog?' (pointer is a kind of dog). I'm not certain of the 'a show' bit.

'show dog?' is the wordplay.
'show' becomes 'point' (synonyms).
'dog?' becomes 'er' (I can't justify this - if you can you should believe this answer much more).
'point'+'er'='POINTER'

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(Other definitions for pointer that I've seen before include "helpful tip!" , "Dog; cursor" , "Indicator" , "Guide" , "Game dog, used for its ability to scent" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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