What does the cryptic crossword clue "Dog chasing black bird (6)" mean?

The definition is "Dog". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). B (abbreviation="black") + EAGLE (synonym="bird") = BEAGLE; definition: "Dog" The answer is BEAGLE.

Dog chasing black bird (6)

Times Cryptic #29173 | 1 Across | 2025-03-10 flower

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