What does the cryptic crossword clue "Low-pitched noise from this replacement dog (9)" mean?

The definition is "Low-pitched noise from this". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SUB (synonym="SUB") + WOOFER (synonym="WOOFER") = SUBWOOFER; definition: "Low-pitched noise from this" The answer is SUBWOOFER.

Low-pitched noise from this replacement dog (9)

Guardian Cryptic #28157 | 18 Across | 2020-06-11 flower

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