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Monkeys follow tin of pre-meal snacks (7)

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canapes

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'pre-meal snacks' is the definition.
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'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.

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(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" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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