Newsworthy story best friend chewed over here? (3,5,3)

From Times Cryptic 29540, 4D —

4D — Newsworthy story best friend chewed over here? (3,5,3)MANBITESDOG

  • Definition
    The whole clue is the definition — both halves define the answer.
  • Indicator
    Indicator found: ''
  • Wordplay
    Wordplay: Double definition
  • Definition
    first definition: 'Newsworthy story' — The first definition is 'Newsworthy story'.
  • Definition
    second definition: 'best friend chewed over here?' — The second definition is 'best friend chewed over here?'.
  • Assembly
    MANBITESDOG = MANBITESDOG

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