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Heated chow, perhaps? (3,3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

hot dog

'heated chow perhaps?' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'heated chow perhaps?' is the wordplay.
'heated' becomes 'hot' (synonyms).
'chow perhaps?' becomes 'dog' (chow is a kind of dog).
'hot'+'dog'='HOT DOG'

(Other definitions for hot dog that I've seen before include "Sausage in breae roll" , "Meat in roll" , "Sausage in a roll for feverish canine" , "'Frankfurter in a bun (3,3)'" , "One panting" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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