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Might this indicate a dog? (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

pointer

This clue is a double definition.

'might this indicate' is the first definition.
(something which points or indicates)

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

(Other definitions for pointer that I've seen before include "Arrow" , "Dog < or horse or" , "stick used for instruction?" , "Sign" , "helpful tip!" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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