What does the cryptic crossword clue "Small white ball next to a large canine (6)" mean?

The definition is "canine". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). JACK (synonym="ball") + A (abbreviation="a") + L (abbreviation="large") = JACKAL; definition: "canine" The answer is JACKAL.

Small white ball next to a large canine (6)

Times Cryptic #28803 | 22 Across | 2024-01-03 flower

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