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Picked up famous dog’s rubber ring (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

grommet

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'ring' is the definition.
(protective ring used in electronics)

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(Other definitions for grommet that I've seen before include "Protective eyelet" , "Eyelet in a sheet or panel" , "Ring for hole - tube for eardrum" , "Ring shaped to line a small hole" , "Tube in eardrum to drain and ventilate ear" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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