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Can a primate make a snack? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

canape

'a snack?' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'can a primate' is the wordplay.
'a primate' becomes 'ape' (ape is a kind of primate).
'can'+'ape'='CANAPE'

'make' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for canape that I've seen before include "bite to eat" , "Piece of finger food" , "Hors d'oeuvre" , "Small biscuit with savoury on top" , "Small savoury on toast or bread" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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