What does the cryptic crossword clue "Wild dog you almost trapped in sheep pen (6)" mean?

The definition is "Wild". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). YO (synonym="YO") in COTE (synonym="sheep pen") = COYOTE; definition: "Wild dog" The answer is COYOTE.

Wild dog you almost trapped in sheep pen (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29672 | 22 Across | 2025-04-18 flower

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