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Dog in the evening sun (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

setter

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'dog' is the first definition.
(setter is a type of dog)

'evening sun' is the second definition.
(the sun sets in the evening)

'in the' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for setter that I've seen before include "Dog trained to point at game" , "who is giving you problems right now?" , "Puzzle creator" , "Silky-coated gun dog" , "Breed of dog - crossword compiler" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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