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Morsel in tin taken by knuckle-dragger (6)

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I believe the answer is:

canape

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'morsel' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both things that one consumes for nourishment as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'tin taken by knuckle-dragger' is the wordplay.
'tin' becomes 'can' (synonyms).
'taken by' is a charade indicator (letters next to each other).
'knuckle dragger' becomes 'ape' (I've seen this in another clue).
'can'+'ape'='CANAPE'

'in' is the link.

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(Other definitions for canape that I've seen before include "Savoury mouthful" , "Small appetizer" , "Tasty morsel, with drinks perhaps" , "part of a buffet?" , "Small savoury on toast or bread" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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