Suspend setter perhaps guilty in manner

I believe the answer is:

hangdog

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(Other definitions for hangdog that I've seen before include "Ashamed (expression)" , "Appearing ashamed" , "Cowed, furtive" , "Having a guilty appearance, shamefaced" , "Suspend canine with shamefaced look" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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