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Local bone is removed (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

pub

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'local' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for pub that I've seen before include "Inn, hostelry" , "Place to drink" , "Boozer" , "Slug and Lettuce, perhaps" , "The humble local tavern" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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