A new hint in connection with some continental hors d'oeuvres (9)
I believe the answer is:
antipasto
'some continental hors d'oeuvres' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.
'a new hint in connection with' is the wordplay.
'new' becomes 'n' (common abbreviation eg NT for New Testament).
'hint' becomes 'tip' (synonyms).
'in connection with' becomes 'as to' (I've seen this in another clue).
'a'+'n'+'tip'+'asto'='ANTIPASTO'
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for antipasto that I've seen before include "Appetizers in an Italian meal" , "Italian appetiser" , "Italian hors d'oeuvre" , "course leader" , "Appetiser, starter" .)