Large dog returning, holding this in mouth? (4) Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Large dog returning, holding this in mouth? (4) featured in Guardian Cryptic puzzle on October 19, 2026. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 4 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is BALL.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% BALL Large dog returning, holding this in mouth? (4) (4) The Guardian Cryptic Oct 19, 2026
7% DANE Great __ (large dog) (4) Newsday Sep 21, 2026
7% LAB Short name for a large dog (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Sep 17, 2026
7% SIP On return, despise holding drink (3) (3) The Sun Two Speed Sep 14, 2026
7% CLUB Youngster holding large bat (4) The Telegraph Cryptic Sep 7, 2026
7% IME By mouth (3) USA Today Quick Sep 6, 2026
7% ORAL By mouth (4) USA Today Quick Sep 6, 2026
7% TRACHEA Mouth mostly holds long, breathing apparatus (7) The Times Cryptic Sep 1, 2026
6% DORY Large-mouthed marine fish such as the John - (4) (4) Mirror Quiz Oct 17, 2026
6% CUDS Cows' mouthfuls (4) USA Today Oct 10, 2026

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