Rook hash which has many bones (7)

I believe the answer is:

rhachis

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'rook hash which has many bones' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

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(Another definition for rhachis that I've seen is " spine".)

I've seen this clue in The Sunday Times and The Times.

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