Monkeys follow tin of pre-meal snacks (7)
I believe the answer is:
canapes
'pre-meal snacks' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.
'monkeys follow tin' is the wordplay.
'monkeys' becomes 'apes' (I've seen this in other clues).
'follow' says to put letters next to each other.
'tin' becomes 'can' (synonyms).
'apes' after 'can' is 'CANAPES'.
'of' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for canapes that I've seen before include "Savoury spreads on bread or toast as appetizer" , "food for party" , "for the party buffet" , "Small party eats" , "Appetisers" .)