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Copper runs to get dog (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

cur

'dog' is the definition.
(cur is a kind of dog)

'copper runs' is the wordplay.
'copper' becomes 'cu' (chemical symbol).
'runs' becomes 'r' (cricket abbreviation).
'cu'+'r'='CUR'

'to get' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for cur that I've seen before include "Mongrel - cowardly person" , "Surly dog (or person)" , "A worthless dog or contemptible person" , "Mangy dog" , "Wretch" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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