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Bit of bone trouble possibly catching (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

net

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'bit' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'bone trouble possibly catching' is the wordplay.
'catching' indicates a hidden word.
'NET' is hidden within 'bone trouble possibly'.

'of' is the link.

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(Other definitions for net that I've seen before include "catch fish" , "Tennis equipment" , "Fish-catching mesh" , "Snare or trap" , "Mesh or web" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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