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Does chimpanzee perhaps have the skills to bite? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

canape

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

'does chimpanzee perhaps have the skills' is the wordplay.
I cannot really understand how this works, but
'have the skills' could be 'can' (I've seen this in another clue) and 'can' is found within the answer.
'chimpanzee perhaps' could be 'ape' (chimpanzee is a kind of ape) and 'ape' is found in the answer.
No letters remain.
This explanation may well be incorrect...

'to' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for canape that I've seen before include "Savoury party fare" , "Small piece of bread or biscuit with savoury spread" , "Bite-sized party food" , "Small item of food served with drinks" , "Small appetizer" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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