Crossword Genius

Trouble leading to arrest: ring for the minister! (3,6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

dog collar

'ring for the minister' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'trouble leading to arrest' is the wordplay.
'trouble' becomes 'dog' (to be dogged by something is to be troubled by it).
'leading to' means one lot of letters go next to another (some letters go before or lead others).
'arrest' becomes 'collar' (synonyms).
'dog'+'collar'='DOG-COLLAR'

(Other definitions for dog collar that I've seen before include "Canine neckband - clerical wear" , "Six Dn neckwear (colloq.)" , "With which parson takes" , "Canine accessory for a cleric" , "or one of his best friends?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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