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Bit of advice for dog (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

pointer

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This might be a double definition.

'bit of advice' is the first definition.
'pointer' can be an answer for 'advice' (thesaurus). I'm not certain of the 'bit of' bit.

'for dog' is the second definition.
(pointer is a kind of dog)

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(Other definitions for pointer that I've seen before include "something moved by mouse" , "Tip; dog" , "Arrow" , "The dog provides an indication" , "Hint (for a dog?)" .)

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