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Loyal kid, finding bone to pick? (4,3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

true rib

'bone to pick?' is the definition.
(true rib is a type of bone)

'loyal kid' is the wordplay.
'loyal' becomes 'true' (I've seen this in another clue).
'kid' becomes 'rib' (both can mean to tease or mock).
'true'+'rib'='TRUE RIB'

'finding' is the link.

(Other definitions for true rib that I've seen before include "One attached directly to sternum" , "part of body" , "under the skin" , "Bone attached to the breastbone" , "fixed bone" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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