Morsel in tin taken by knuckle-dragger (6)
I believe the answer is:
canape
'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.
Can you help me to learn more?
(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" .)