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A tin of split peas served as guest food? (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

canapes

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'a tin of split peas served as guest food?' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.

'a tin of split peas' is the wordplay.
'a tin' becomes 'can' ('can' can be a synonym of 'tin').
'of split' indicates anagramming the letters (I've seen 'split' mean this).
'peas' is an anagram of 'apes'.
'can'+'apes'='CANAPES'

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(Other definitions for canapes that I've seen before include "Small party eats" , "for the party buffet" , "Appetisers" , "Savoury spreads on bread or toast as appetizer" , "food for party" .)

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