What does the cryptic crossword clue "Dog commercial put in appearance (6)" mean?

The definition is "Dog". The wordplay uses charade, container. AD (synonym of "commercial") + SHOW (synonym of "appearance") [container: "put in"]; definition: "Dog" The answer is SHADOW.

Dog commercial put in appearance (6)

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