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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 definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe there's an association between them I don't understand?

'bone trouble possibly catching' is the wordplay.
'catching' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'NET' can be found hidden inside 'bone trouble possibly'.

'of' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(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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