What does the cryptic crossword clue "State of hair in dogs outside bars? (9)" mean?

The definition is "State of hair". The wordplay uses charade, container. CURS (synonym of "dogs") + LINES (synonym of "bars?") [container: "outside"]; definition: "State of hair" The answer is CURLINESS.

State of hair in dogs outside bars? (9)

Times Cryptic #29029 | 9 Across | 2024-09-23 flower

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