Mine spread true libel about religious man and pet (3,4,7)
I believe the answer is:
pit bull terrier
'pet' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both animals as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?
'mine spread true libel about religious man' is the wordplay.
I cannot really understand how this works, but
'mine' could be 'pit' (down the pit) and 'pit' is found within the answer.
'man' could be 'terri' and 'terri' is found within the answer.
The remaining letters 'buller' is a valid word which might be clued in a way I don't see.
This explanation may well be incorrect...
'and' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for pit bull terrier that I've seen before include "Ferocious dog breed" , "Aggressive breed of dog" .)