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Fruit that makes dog rave (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

currant

'fruit' is the definition.
(currant is a kind of fruit)

'dog rave' is the wordplay.
'dog' becomes 'cur' (a cur is an aggressive or scruffy dog).
'rave' becomes 'rant' (synonyms).
'cur'+'rant'='CURRANT'

'that makes' is the link.

(Other definitions for currant that I've seen before include "Product of grape" , "Small black raisin" , "Something ideal for jamming" , "Small dried seedless grape" , "Cake ingredient" .)

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