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Gory bits maybe supplied by Gore (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

offal

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'gore' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot see how they can define each other.

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(Other definitions for offal that I've seen before include "Less edible parts of animal, entrails and organs" , "Entails and organs of animals, rubbish" , "Edible animal viscera" , "Waste of carcase" , "Entrails/organs as food" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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